Nisa future store

Recruitment is up at Nisa

Nisa recruited over 500 stores in 2019, with the symbol highlighting its Co-op own-brand offer as a key component in its success.
Celebrating Local produce

Celebrating local produce

SCOTTISH food and drink producers are running out of time to enter this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. The deadline for submissions closes on 14 February.
Politician With Signs

Crime continues to plague retail sector

CONVENIENCE stores in Scotland continue to be badly affected by retail crime, according to the latest report from the Scottish Grocers Federation.
2 cust infront of empty shelves

No panic in the aisles

PANIC buying may not be as prolific as it appears according to data from Kantar.
Bestway Depot

Bestway backs local

BESTWAY wholesale chief executive Dawood Pervez has been campaigning on behalf of independent retailers
PayPoint terminal

PayPoint COVID push

PayPoint has rolled out a raft of measures to support retailers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Lo'gelly Lunches

Generous retailers

NISA retailers have helped to raise almost £280,000 for good causes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.

Awards for local heroes

Scottish high street stars are being sought for a new awards scheme recognising those retailers who have gone above and beyond to support their communities
The Great Taste Awards 2020 judges

Gongs for top Scots brands

SCOTTISH producers had plenty to celebrate when the Great Taste Awards 2020 were announced, with 294 different entries picking up prizes
Man defogging depot

UWS invests in depot hygiene blitz

United Wholesale (Scotland) has carried out an intensive disinfecting programme across its three depots and head office in response to the rise in Scottish Covid-19 cases
Snappy Shopper app

Getting snappy on TV

C-store delivery app Snappy Shopper has released its first national TV, video on-demand, radio and online advertising campaign
Eat Natural bars

Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural

Acquisition expands group’s health offer

Spar puts fitness first

SPAR has joined forces with Instagram influencer The Fitness Chef in a bid to promote healthy eating and drive footfall in stores. Running throughout January,...

Brewers predict pandemic boost to beer sales is set to continue throughout 2021

Current beer category trends suggest Scotland’s convenience retailers can also expect a strong 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect consumer behaviour – including their approach to beer
McCaskie’s chieftain o’ the pudding.

Quality for c-stores

SCOTLAND’S most awarded butcher turned down a major supermarket listing in favour of the convenience channel.
Dettol CleanUp hand sanitiser

New hygiene partnership

Dettol and CleanedUp share hygiene solutions