Retailers urge action on crime in new Fed research
The Fed has slammed the government for its inaction towards retail crime following the results of new research the organisation conducted.
Mumtaz wins prize at Ignite awards
EDINBURGH c-store operator Mumtaz Ali took the prize as Most Improve Retailer in the 2017 Imperial Tobacco Ignite Awards.
UK budget hikes ‘will cost jobs’
Scottish retail chiefs are among 80-plus industry leaders warning Chancellor Rachel Reeves that her budget will have dire consequences.
Cigars can be your Christmas cracker
Brands and format choice stars of the season
Industry stalwart Ross Kerr dies
Prominent player in the Scottish retail sector Ross Kerr has sadly died. Ross was best known for his work to introduce Walkers crisps in Scotland.
Budget reaction
INDUSTRY leaders have expressed their disappointment with the Scottish Government’s decision to end 100% non-domestic rates relief for retail businesses.
Boost sales through iced coffee
With flavours and prices key to many consumers, Boost Drinks bosses have been explaining what convenience retailers need to consider when stocking iced coffee.
Tributes paid to Ayrshire retailer George
COLLEAGUES and friends from Spar in the UK have paid tribute to George Smillie, who died peacefully at home on Monday, 9 January.
Healthy starts with Weetabix and the Healthy Living Programme
The Healthy Living Team partnered up with Weetabix once again to deliver one of its Welby Breakfast Club mornings in West Calder.
New face at GroceryAid
RETAIL industry charity GroceryAid has announced the appointment of Helen Kershaw to the role of marketing communications manager.
Retailer Girish Jeeva delivers sales success
Innovative retailer Girish Jeeva says his 24-hour delivery service – the first of its kind from a convenience store in Scotland – has got off to a flying start.
Peas on the box
BIRDS Eye is to spend £4.8m on TV and online advertising for vegetables over the next two years.
SGF chief praises his team
Chief executive Pete Cheema has marked 10 years of leading the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) by praising the team around him for transforming the organisation.
Seasonal sales soar
Supermarket sales exceeded expectations over the festive period, according to the latest data from Kantar and Nielsen IQ.
Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
A season of soaring sales
Summer months are crucial to soft drinks
