Tag: Day-Today
Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq
East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...
A world of difference
Scottish Grocer speaks to three leading retailers to learn their approach to biscuits and cakes
BISCUITS have become an everyday treat for Scots and recent...
Dairy to differ
THE story of Day-Today, Wallyford is one of a constantly evolving store in the hands of a man who just won’t take ‘no’ for...
Trade show makes return
FOLLOWING a year’s absence, the Day-Today trade show returned to Glasgow last month.
Hundreds of Day-Today and Usave members attended the show at the Crowne...
Safe and sound
Winner: Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow
Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK
Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner.
Winner details
Store size: 1200 sq ft
Symbol: Day-Today
Period at...
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Keeping your cool
With investment by convenience retailers in refrigeration increasing Scottish Grocer spoke to two experts in the field about what systems are proving popular and...
Living with the NLW
A month on from its implementation, how are Scotland’s convenience retailers coping with the introduction of the new National Living Wage?
Announced by Chancellor George...
Can retailers prevent tax?
Industry responds to ‘shape up’ message from FSS
FOOD industry bodies and c-store retailers have reacted with concern to growing calls for the introduction of...
Omar Nasir, Spar and Day-Today
Omar Nasir has been running his family’s retail business for the last eight years. His growing portfolio includes two Spars and a Day-Today, all...
Jagtar Lalli, Premier and Day-Today
Jagtar Lalli is the owner of two convenience stores – the Premier in Kilmaurs and the Scottish Grocer award-winning Day-Today in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats.
How...
Living the sweet life
THERE’S one word that comes up time and again when shop owner Jagtar Lalli speaks about his store – “theatre”.
When his family purchased the...
Networking opportunity for United customers
United Wholesale (Scotland) is hosting a retailer evening in the centre of Glasgow for its customers on Tuesday 24 June.
The event will give...
Symbols set to change?
Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Options widen as symbols progress
Discussions with the Post Office, Subway, Cuisine de France and Costa Coffee
Point of sale that signals value with price comparisons to the major multiples
Franchise...
Drink to the future
AS the store manager of Day-Today in Wallyford near Edinburgh, Christina Petrogianni, pointed out in our opening article on C-store essentials, beers, wines and...