Good causes get boost from Nisa
Two Scottish charities were among the winners
Charity on shopping list
Tesco shoppers have been rounding up their spend to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Short time to prepare for new regs
Small retailers will only be able to start applying for their tobacco track and trace codes from April 30
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops
Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
Mortons is on a roll with Lidl
Mortons Rolls has secured a six-figure deal with Lidl to supply rolls, cakes and an exclusive new range of savoury bakes
Vote imminent on Landmark Wholesale and Today’s deal
Buying groups drop merger bombshell
Commitment is in the bag
SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers.
New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...
Clarity needed on key issues
SCOTTISH Grocers’ Federation chief executive Pete Cheema has voiced major concerns around the development of Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
Anger over ad ban plan
Alcohol responsibility body the Portman Group has slammed the Scottish Government’s proposals on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion.
It’s not just about the kids
FOR many adults, the packed lunch brings back memories of primary school, but for a significant proportion of today’s adult consumers, the packed lunch...
Eating into budgets
Scottish Retail Consortium claims fall in Sterling is driving up the price of food
The impact of the fall in Sterling on commodity prices is...
Perfetti Van Melle is building up the sweet options
Perfetti Van Melle aims to help convenience retailers grab consumers attention in store to help drive impulse sales for confectionery.
