Tag: Premier

Front entrance to Premier Dunbar with a balloon arch outside the front door made with yellow and purple balloons.

Premier opens up in Dunbar

Premier Dunbar has seen plenty of success since it opened its doors in November, and adds a truly unique offer to the Premier portfolio in Scotland.
Graham Watson won the top Industry Achievement accolade at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch.

Tech advantages of retail opportunities

Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.

Big reasons to sign up to Premier league

Premier chiefs have set up their stall of benefits, highlighting how retailers under their symbol can support sales and drive up footfall.
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw highlights the next stage for the retail chain.

RaceTrack Pitstop opens new store

Central belt retail chain Premier RaceTrack Pitstop has opened a new store in Wishaw which bosses believe showcases where the future of convenience retail lies.
Retailer Sophie Williams leads the social media campaign at Premier Broadway.

Social media clicks with shoppers

Retailer Sophie Williams provides insights on how she uses social media to great effect to drive footfall and sales at the family's Premier store.
The revamped deli at Premier Broadway sees fresh food flying out of the door.

New deli delivers on its potential for store

Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.
Ali's Convenience Store in Tranent, East Lothian, was the 500th Scottish Premier shop.

Booker says forward-thinking drives success

Booker says its industry-leading package and service sets it apart from rivals in Scotland, with the Premier fascia offering the latest thinking in convenience retail.
Shamly and Vikas Sud, whose GHSL Ltd business owns Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden, are congratulated by Laura McDermaid, of Philip Morris, and Scottish Grocer Awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.
Shajaz Ali is congratulated by Booker Group retail development controller Barry Forbes and 2023 awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year

Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.

Ambition is in store for the Premier Symbol

Booker celebrated the opening of its 500th Premier store in Scotland in May with further ambitions to use the store to help the symbol grow further.
Moira Dean, of Premier @ DUSA

A focus set on student sales

By the time the middle of the university semester comes around, students are more than ready for a night where they can let go and forget about the worries of assignments or exams.
Shamly Sud winning Scottish Grocer Award

Awards Profile – The Entrepreneur Award 2022

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, Director of GHSL Ltd and winner of The Entrepreneur Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
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.
Natalie Lightfoot Londis Solo Convenience

Cost pressures hit retailers hard

INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.