Rising in the east – United Wholesale
United forges ahead with expansion in Glasgow and new depot development in Edinburgh; U-Save project gives new fascia option
GLASGOW-based independent wholesaler United Wholesale has...
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Euro tobacco restrictions closer
BANS on cigarette packs below 20 sticks and RYO tobacco packs below 30g moved a step closer late last month when the revised European...
Forecourts go contactless
Forecourt retail specialist Suresite Group has partnered with payment solutions provider Vianet to take advantage of the growth in ‘unattended’ contactless transactions.
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Hopeful signs for the future in grocery retail
Grocery price inflation has dropped for the second month running, showing promising signs, as reported by Kantar Data.
World Cup gifts and a healthy sales outlook
THE World Cup is almost upon us but will independent and convenience retailers gain all the benefits they possibly can from the massive football...
Healthy options in RTDs
RTD brand White Claw aims to bring a healthier, more sessionable option to consumers when it comes to choosing from RTD brands.
Did Games deliver gold?
Retailer near entrance of main venue sees traffic and crowd control slash business during sports fest.
But other businesses register benefits of good weather and...
Events count in stores
Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.
Total grocery registers first Kantar fall
THE whole UK grocery market is in decline for the first time since Kantar Worldpanel began its records in 1994. Sales are down 0.2%...
Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium
Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.
Bagged and tagged
IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores.
Stores under...
Mars Wrigley aims to help consumers to find the sweets
Chocolate and other treats remain recession proof and Mars Wrigley aims to make the most of this by advising retailers to keep the range simple.
Jet and Spar join forces for forecourts
JET has entered into a five-year contract with Spar as part of a new convenience initiative.
Existing Jet dealers – and any new sites joining...
Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.
