Eating Scottish
THERE are a few things that undeniably come in useful in Scotland, for residents and visitors alike. One of them is an umbrella.
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Mr Porky can deliver a protein fix
Pork snacks can suit a number of shopper missions – from consumers wanting to bring a taste of the pub to their home to gym goers seeking a protein boost, reckons Tayto.
Spar Show This Month
SPAR Scotland will welcome retailers and suppliers back for another virtual event.
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
Growth levels hit old heights
SUPERMARKET growth has hit its highest rate for over three years as consumers show confidence in grocery spending, new figures have suggested.
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In a world of EPOSsibilities
Retailers and manufacturers explain why a good EPOS system is essential to the running of a convenience store.
NOT all EPOS systems are created equal,...
Spar backs charity ride
An army veteran cycling 1000 miles for charity stopped at ten Spar stores on his route from Land’s End to John O’Groats .
Buttering up bakers – butter and spreadables
HOME baking, cooking from scratch and a trend towards natural, additive-free foods is fuelling the return of block butter and spreadables.
“More consumers are...
Only while stocks last
Small packs enter their final year and plain packs move closer. What happens now and what decisions do retailers have to make?
It isn’t unusual...
Time for change – Whisky performance
Whisky is booming abroad and brands want to import the export magic
TRAVEL almost anywhere in the world where things are going well economically and...
Scotland’s top brands: 6. Baxters
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.6 – Baxters.
Vaping ban in debate
A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Counter Cash service in demand for PayPoint
PayPoint has said withdrawals from its Counter Cash facility across the country are now topping more than £1m a week.
Agents welcome Sunday rise
PRICE rises at the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People have been welcomed by the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN). Both titles went up...
