Consumers concerned
The Covid crisis may have subsided, but the impact of inflation on consumer trends may just be beginning.
A return to form for the Federation
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) welcomed guests back to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 29 March for the return of its annual Scottish conference.
Protecting under 18s
THE British American Tobacco (BAT) company has ramped up its youth access prevention campaign VERIFY.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year – Single Store
FAMILY values underpin everything at Premier Your Store Greenock.
Guidance for impulse
UNITAS Wholesale has launched its latest Plan for Profit Impulse Category Guide.
25 years in business
GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co will celebrate a quarter-century in business this month, with a bumper tradeshow.
A fascia first in Scotland
CJ Lang has opened its first new company store since 2017 – and the first store under its new Spar Market format.
Cashing in with survey
PAYPOINT has launched its annual retailer survey, offering its clients the chance to provide feedback on the service.
PO is back in Balintore
THE Post Office has opened a new Post Office in Balintore, following CJ Lang’s decision to pull its counter from the town last summer.
Calling quality retailers
TIME is running out to enter the Scottish Grocer Awards, so don’t delay and get your entry in today.
A man of the people
THE Scottish Grocer team was saddened to hear that Ian Smith, cash and carry controller at Boost Drinks, has died.
Fake vape crackdown
COUNTERFEIT vaping goods worth up to £100,000 have been seized from a London store.
Spar’s £100k charity fund
SPAR UK is set to distribute £100,000 to good causes across the UK.
Fed thanks Johnson
DANIEL Johnson MSP has been recognised by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) for his support for the sector.
Charging on with cup fee
SINGLE-use food and drink containers are high on the agenda again at Holyrood, following the announcement that disposable coffee cups could soon carry a mandatory charge.
Green exploration
JW Filshill has joined forces with Scottish Power to explore decarbonisation options for its vehicle fleet.
