One Stop Franchise unveils first re-branded Scottish store
THE first fully refitted One Stop Franchise in Scotland opened its doors for business today (September 4), following an instant launch conversion in the...
Snow joke
Chilly April and early Easter mean sales slip again
But food drops less than before as clothing is hit
APRIL 2016 proved yet another poor retail...
Tennent’s puts info on the can
TENNENT’S Lager is to print nutritional information on its cans and bottles from later this month. The move is the first in a series...
C-store boom set to run and run
BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...
Lending a helping paw
Scotmid has been taking the lead when it comes to rehoming animals, as part of its ongoing support of the Scottish SPCA .
Whisky to back rescue teams
ISLE of Skye 8 Year Old whisky is to sponsor Scottish Mountain Rescue for the next three years.
The partnership aims to generate funds for...
Recruitment blitz at Nisa
NISA Retail celebrated a succesful year of recruitment at its Nisa Expo virtual conference event held last month.
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Halfway houses – Bread and bakery breakdown
If you’re looking for a staple item you don’t have to look much farther than bread.
Almost all of the UK population buys the product....
Birth of a brand
James Butcher of S4RB considers the tools required for a c-store retailer to make their own private-brand products successful.
Brands are important business for Scottish...
Staying home for Valentine’s
Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.
Popping up to the shop
SHOPPERS in Alva are the first in Scotland to use The Co-operative Food’s pop-up mobile shop, which is providing a temporary replacement while the...
Wait for the facts on sugar
THE launch of the new health non-governmental organisation Action on Sugar in January sparked a media furore around sugars which continues to dominate headlines...
Awards Profile: Best Soft Drinks Retailer of The Year
YOU can’t sell an empty shelf, that’s a given, but it also happens to be the winning motto for Tracy McNeil, store manager at Clydebank Co-op Keystore More Kilbowie.
Systematic approach
Choosing the right EPOS system for your business can be a daunting task. In this feature, two leading providers of EPOS systems offer their...
Time to splash out – Dairy special
Things are going better for milk, Britain’s bakers are boosting butter and cheese has a smile on its face
ARE these unusually good times for...
