Martin thatcher has talked up the strength of the Thatchers brand for convenience.

Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider

Thatchers Cider boss Martin Thatcher has talked about the importance of continuing the long family tradition of creating quality ciders.

Demanding conference

THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
One Stop CEO Tony Reed.

One Stop confirms Scottish expansion

Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents” TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
Tomatin's new range of Italian cask finish whiskies will have appeal for St Andrew's Day celebrations.

Drams good for a celebration

St Andrew's Day represents a great opportunity for convenience retailers to gain additional sales and encourage consumers to trade-up by stocking quality whiskies.

Convenience not in our plan says Lidl

Discounter says news reports of small shops are off the mark NATIONAL newspaper reports suggesting low-priced grocery chain Lidl plans to open convenience stores have...
Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.

Nisa CEO steps down

Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...
exterior of asda livingston service station

Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail

Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.

CJ Lang profits double

Spar Scotland wholesaler posts positive annual trading figures SCOTTISH Spar wholesaler CJ Lang doubled profits last year while growing turnover, according to the firm’s latest...
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.

Golden Wonder unveils a Mega sales opportunity

Tayto has launched two new Mega additions to the Golden Wonder £1 PMP line up in a bid to further drive sales of the format across convenience stores.

Imperial sticks to value

Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.
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.

Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech

Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.