David Lonsdale

Footfall gets sprightlier

There was a spring in the step to Scottish footfall in the last month of 2022, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Three people in high visibility jackets pick litter

Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme returns

Spar UK has launched its Community Cashback scheme for the second year running, giving retailers the chance to support a local organisation or charity.
The winners having a ball at the 2022 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

Awards are an achievement

The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.
Swizzels competition poster

Promotion of support

Swizzels is giving retailers a chance to win £1,000 as part of its latest big night in promotion.

Big focus on eco issues

A whopping 61% of UK consumers feel sustainability is more important to them now than it was two years ago, a NielsenIQ study has found.

GroceryAid gets a boost

The GroceryAid Awards announced last month reveal a spike in supporter activity during the last year.
SPAR colleague with cheque and bag piper

Spar bonds with local community

Spar Scotland and its flagship Crosshouse store have held two special events that show the close ties with the Ayrshire community they serve.
David Lonsdale and David Thomson

New bill help ‘not enough’

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Stuart Common and Mac Mackie.

Mackie’s rings the changes

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Pete Cheema and John Swinney.

Call for action on rates relief

Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.
Gander App scans a reduced pineapple

Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash

Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.

System to crack down on crime

Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.
A Snappy shopper delivery driver loads a white van

Snappy Shopper delivers support for local stores

Snappy Shopper talks about the benefits of its service to retailers amid the financial crisis.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.

We are here for your convenience

TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores

Awards Profile – Home Delivery Store of the Year 2022

Scottish Grocer caught up with Martin and Natalie Lightfoot, store owners at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston and winner of Home Delivery Store of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.