Peterhead makes eight
EROS retail has expanded yet again, opening its eighth convenience store under its Greens branding.
Strong results in a challenging year
Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society
Nisa’s £100k for charity
NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation.
The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...
C-stores win promo hits
Deals bring benefits in convenience outlets but don’t shine in other retail
PROMOTIONS are good for convenience stores, but not so great for the rest...
Much more than an after thought
Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
Budget: Duty frozen across the board
ALCOHOL and tobacco duties will remain at current levels, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed in his 2021 Budget.
Duties across beer, cider, wines, spirits and...
Retail strikes back
Total retail sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels according to the data published by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Charging for cups
Retailers who have coffee machines in their store may soon have to charge customers who take a single-use cup.
Encouraging a crisp upgrade
PREMIUM crisp brand Kettle Chips is running a PR social media and sampling campaign encouraging shoppers to upgrade their snack selection.
Time for retailers to act on environment
Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Suspect pictures – Police launch identification appeal
POLICE have released new images of three men detectives want to trace in connection with an assault in Tesco, Kilwinning last March.
At around 6am...
New store in town – Alloa opening
A new Spar store opened at Medwyn Place in Alloa last month, after the renovation of the town’s former Medwyn Stores.
New owner is...
A giant of retailing
LORD Sainsbury of Preston Candover, life president of Sainsbury’s, has died at the age of 94.
Nisa supports Kirkcaldy convenience
Avens Retail has opened up its new store Kirkcaldy with support from Nisa Retail as the new fascia looks to elevate the convenience offering.
Do try this at home – Caorunn gin
Scots small batch gin brand says cocktail culture is heading to the off-trade
WATCH out lemons, you have competition. Discerning young consumers, who experiment with...
Rural retailers are essential
Rural shops provide a lifeline for isolated communities, according to the latest report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
