Alibaba highlights the digital export opportunity for Scottish businesses
Sponsored: Alibaba.com, the leading B2B online marketplace, will be at the Scotland Food and Drink Conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh today to explain how Scottish businesses can maximise the global export opportunity.
Right up for a challenge
Scotmid eyeing success despite market troubles
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw its trading profit drop by £5.3m despite an increase in turnover for the year...
SG Profile: Broadway Premier
In the face of declining footfall, the award-winning Broadway Premier convenience store in Oxgangs has undergone a tactical mini-makeover.
Nisa appy with response
Nisa has launched a new mobile app, offering retailers the ability to place orders from their mobile devices.
Changing of the guard at Tormore
THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Delivery with a personal touch
Retail delivery has been a hotbed of innovation in 2020 as app developers respond to a spike in demand for convenience store deliveries as a result of the Covid-19
A fresh start
AS 2014 has drawn to an end some fascinating and encouraging findings from specialist convenience channel market analyst HIM Research & Consulting suggested that...
Healthy options in RTDs
RTD brand White Claw aims to bring a healthier, more sessionable option to consumers when it comes to choosing from RTD brands.
Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops
Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
Crime continues to cost millions
BRC figures reveal a £700m black hole
Minimum pricing better than tax?
MINIMUM unit pricing or alcohol-content taxation would reduce inequalities in health more than increasing alcohol duty under the current tax system or increasing VAT...
Funds for retailers
SCOTTISH Government retail minister Tom Arthur MSP has been urging independent retailers to tap into an £80m support fund.
Morning eaters taking it easy
BREAKFASTS are changing, as the recessionary habit of eating a hearty meal at home before leaving for work loses its grip as the economy...
Get healthier sales from snacking
Matching the demand from younger consumers to enjoy healthier snacks and drinks can be a good way for convenience retailers to boost profits.
Coffee category is full of beans
The continued growth of the coffee category provides convenience retailers with an opportunity to increase sales, says private-label coffee manufacturer Lincoln & York.
