SG Convenience Conversations: Taking stock in c-stores
Scottish Grocer invited a select group to Glasgow for a discussion on the latest developments in convenience and how to stay on top in a changing environment
Inflation spikes upwards to 4.1%
The rate of inflation has risen to its highest rate in 2025 so far as the ONS reports the CPIH number increased to 4.1% in April.
Post Office sites attract attention
Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers
Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
Marketing with a new digital tool
COSTCUTTER Supermarket Group is entering 2018 with a new digital offer that should aid retailers with their marketing.
Greens Retail offers customers a discreet way to save on their shopping
Scottish convenience retail chain Greens Retail has launched pay-it-forward initiative across its estate allowing shoppers to save £1.50 off their shopping trip.
Filshill posts strong results
Turnover and margins are ticking upwards at JW Filshill, the latest financial results for the Glasgow-based wholesaler reveal
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!
Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
Reassurance over digital ‘loophole’
A leading licensing lawyer has sought to reassure retailers after it was found Amazon was using an online loophole to avoid minimum pricing laws for alcohol
JG Ross founder marks 90th birthday
Founder of Aberdeenshire bakery JG Ross, George Ross, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special promotion across the firm's stores.
Worst Scottish Christmas in 20 years
Grocery sales might have been performing reasonably well, but for Scottish retail as a whole, December 2018 was the worst since the global financial meltdown of 2008
Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
Vaping profitability confirmed
The firm now has over 110 stores throughout the country
Scotmid rolls out Pennies round up for Alzheimer Scotland support
SCOTTISH convenience retailer Scotmid has introduced a new way for consumers to support Dementia Scotland through a new partnership with micro-donation charity Pennies.
Huge illegal tobacco haul in Glasgow
Four arrested for excise duty fraud
HMRC has seized an estimated five tonnes of suspected illicit tobacco in Glasgow.
Revenue and Customs officers uncovered the haul...
The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show
The Fed has hailed the successful return of a Scottish trade show for the first time in more than 10 years, with about 100 independent retailers in attendance.
