Shortages start to bite
Kantar and Nielsen have both revealed that a shortage of petrol at the pumps earlier this autumn hit grocery spending in the UK.
Christmas concern
Food sales continued growth was the only positive to take from latest Scottish Retail Sales Monitor figures produced for the Scottish Retail Consortium by KPMG.
Insurance for independents
SME insurance provider Superscript has unveiled an insurance product that it claims is tailor-made for small independent shops.
Focusing on c-stores
ANDY Williams changed roles at Quintessential Brands and now serves as head of convenience.
Anand Cheema Spar Falkirk
"Irn-Bru Energy has been performing extremely well. I’ve got all four varieties, the Original and the Sugar Free in the 330ml and the Original and Sugar Free in the 500ml."
Charitable support fit for retailers
THE Retail Trust has launched a fundraising appeal seeking donations to support financial aid for those working in the sector.
Express delivers
ASDA has extended its one-hour Express Delivery service to a further 96 stores after a successful trial in its Halifax, Poole, Rotherham, and St Matthews stores in June.
Aberdeen expansion
THE new Sainsbury’s Local in Countesswells, Aberdeen has opened its doors, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local primary school pupils.
High Street foot soldiers
A NEW scheme has launched in Stirling with the goal of encouraging more shoppers to support their local high street.
Saddling up for sustainability
IF humanity is going to hit the necessary carbon reduction targets to mitigate climate change – more consumers are going to have to get on their bike.
Confidence dropping
SHOPPER confidence has dropped to its lowest level in a year according to the Shopper Confidence Index from IGD.
Lomond thrives in tough times
LOCKDOWNS presented many businesses with challenges, with the wholesale channel hit particularly hard.
Celebrating together in safety
THE Scottish Grocer Awards are almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate success with the very best retailers and industry colleagues from across the convenience store supply chain.
Festive rewards
THE Post Office has launched its first ever loyalty scheme for users of its Drop & Go parcel service.
Crackdown on illegal sale
GEEK Bar has taken swift action in its condemnation of the supply and sale of non-compliant and counterfeit disposable vape products.
President appointed
ALLAN Leighton has been appointed the new president of GroceryAid by its board of trustees.
