Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
PGMA offers different way
Buying group PGMA has been talking up the help it can offer independent retailers, so they can keep their passion for their stores.
Wholesaler good to grow
Forward-thinking wholesaler JW Filshill has moved into its new HQ and distribution centre, which will help the company's ambitious plans for expansion.
Free to use ATMs are still good to go says SGF
Scottish Grocers' Federation is looking to reassure convenience store retailers following worries that the number of free-to-use ATMs were set to be reduced.
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.
Scotmid looks to the future
Scotmid Co-op's annual results show that significant investment in capital projects means its net assets amounted to £122.5million – the highest they have been in the society's 163-year history.
JTI looks to stay on trend in nicotine for sales success
The experts from Japan Tobacco International have insights to help fire up sales in the heat-not-burn tobacco category as consumers seek affordable options.
Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie
Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
Belhaven celebrates the very best in what Scotland has to offer
Dunbar brewery Belhaven looks to boost up support for local Scottish food and drink to help bring more sales for local convenience stores.
Get ready for the top shop honours
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers
Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
Awards Profile – Best New Store
Scottish Grocer caught up with Broughton Market Edinburgh owner Yommana Crombie and manager Wayne Anderson after the shop won the Best New Store honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Coronation countdown
The coronation of King Charles III could be a crowning glory in terms of basket spend and footfall for savvy c-store retailers.
