Boost for convenience tech
Boost for convenience tech
HLP is out delivering messages
The Healthy Living Programme has been taking its healthy cooking and wellbeing advice on the road to keep people well informed on the charity's work.
Rich shoppers boost food
LAST year saw the fastest rate of economic growth in the UK since 2007 but Mintel’s British Lifestyles report showed consumers spending less on...
Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’
Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.
Prizes galore at Achievers
Scotland’s top wholesalers gathered in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh, last month to celebrate success at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.
STG aims to cover the gantries
STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.
Half of shoppers use discounters
While some retail industry observers have suggested the supermarket giants are beginning to land some punches as they attempt to win back business lost...
KP Snacks’ biggest retailer giveaway
KP Snacks has marked its milestone 70th anniversary for its KP Nuts brand with its biggest ever retailer giveaway with a total fund of £70,000.
Liquid investments
Alcohol is a crucial category for convenience store operators across the UK and ranges must be planned carefully to maximise the effectiveness of the...
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022
The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
New dawn for Ardeer
Following a massive investment by owner Mahmood Saleem, Ardeer Services in Stevenston has quadrupled in size, adding a second floor, Subway, ice-cream counter and...
Scotland’s top brands: 11-20
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 brands 11-20.
Best Laide plans
A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...
Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.
Keeping your cool
With investment by convenience retailers in refrigeration increasing Scottish Grocer spoke to two experts in the field about what systems are proving popular and...
Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO
Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.
