Tesco slammed in adjudicator report
SUPERMARKET and multiple convenience store giant Tesco treated its suppliers in ways that were a serious breach of the industry code, the Groceries Code...
Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
Free to choose
IN February this year fuel supplier Greenergy took over supply to all independently owned Esso forecourts in Scotland, supplying Esso fuel to existing Esso-branded...
Multi-site supermarket water: efficient payment options
In the supermarket industry, efficiency is key. Even the largest supermarket brands are working within tight profit margins. Castle Water specialises in multi-premise water management, which could be the ideal way for you to gain back precious admin hours as well as save money on your final water bill.
How to manage long Covid at work
Laura Morrison of Dentons discusses the ACAS’ new Covid-19 guidance
Defining the fair price promotion
Pricing and price promotions have become increasingly important in retailing as consumers become cost-conscious. There are policy and legal issues too.
The Chartered Trading Standards...
Business costs still hitting small firms
BUSINESS costs continued to rise during 2013, with energy costs still the most commonly seen increase among small businesses, according to research released late...
Online course aims to train green champs
RETAILERS and other businesses across Scotland are being urged to take advantage of a free training course that turns nominated employees into certified Green...
Catering for changing tastes
The recent growth in convenience culture means drivers are even more prepared to do their shopping on-the-go, giving retailers who invest a real opportunity
Time to talk with a degree of protection
Until recently ‘having a chat’ with an employee about their future employment could prove costly. Since the summer, however, things have changed. But even...
Nisa Heritage moving up
WHOLESALER and symbol operation Nisa says its own-label range is booming.
The firm described its trading figures for the Heritage own label range in...
Activ series opens new online door
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group, the firm that handles symbol groups Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace and works in association with wholesaler P&H and buying group...
Innovations on their way
Retailers encouraged to use machines for improved efficiency and stronger margins
Eight Spar stores put up for sale
Wholesaler CJ Lang has appointed Christie & Co to sell eight of its Spar branded stores across Scotland .
Food waste app can drive discount sales
Sustainability is at the heart of a new app which connects consumers with reduced-to-clear deals in their area
SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.  Â




































