Tag: Nisa

Store front of Nisa Cargunnock Village Store with flags flying for Co-op and Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity.

Nisa village store reopens three years after fire

A community-owned store in Gargunnock has reopened its doors three years after a devastating fire thanks to contributions from local residents.
A Nisa graphic featuring Jay and Saj Javid standing outside Nisa Local Wee Mill Rutherglen in a bubble, with the Making a Difference Locally logo in the bottom right corner and the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity logo in the right hand corner.

Nisa retailer Jay Javed marks over £20k donated to local Glasgow charities

Local retain chain PGNJ Group has marked a charity donation milestone of £20,000 by pledging further donations to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.

Nisa and Costcutter retailers get profits boost

Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.
Talysis says its new VOX system can provide insights when users simply ask a question of it – similar to Alexa or Siri.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, AI, Avens

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Ingredient Communications and Avens Retail.
Promotional image of Nisa 3 for £4 deal on frozen food items including images of frozen food inside store freezers.

Nisa launches 3 for £4 frozen deal

Nisa has added a new 'Mix-and-Match' deal for its freezer section, allowing customers greater flexibility and variety in the frozen category.
Nisa has launched 'Pink Friday' to showcase the work its Making a Difference Locally charity does to help communities across the country.

Nisa charity launches ‘Pink Friday’

Nisa has launched Pink Friday to turn the spotlight from Black Friday retail bargains to the support its Making a Difference Locally charity provides to communities through retailers.
Nisa retailers can now save on their energy costs thanks to a partnership with tech firm Simble.

Convenience in brief | Nisa, Spar, SWA

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Nisa, Spar and the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Image of a Nisa Local storefront in Cambuslang with cars parked out front and the Nisa Making a Difference Locally charity Heart of the Community logo to the side.

Nisa’s Heart of the Community Awards is back for winter

Nisa's Heart of the Community Awards has opened up for its 10th round of funding, aiming to offer local communities some much-needed support for this winter.
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Tarajit Singh Dhillon, head of retail at Nisa, sits at a desk.

Nisa appoints new head of retail

Independent retail specialist Taranjit Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new head of retail at Nisa, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the symbol.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
The latest round of the Heart of the Community initiative has a focus on enhancing the lives of school children.

Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative

Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.

Nisa supports Kirkcaldy convenience

Avens Retail has opened up its new store Kirkcaldy with support from Nisa Retail as the new fascia looks to elevate the convenience offering.

Nisa enhances convenience in Thurso

Nisa has unveiled the results of a £260k investment into one of its symbol stores in Thurso following an investment from a local retailer.

Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart

Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.