Sipping on a gin by the bay
Dunnet Bay Distillery goes from strength to strength .
Growing better snacking habits
When consumer tastes change, producers are quick to create new products that satisfy demand.
Ready for the fridge change
EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
A solid outlook for forecourt retailing
Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .
The tobacco of tomorrow
In the second Convenience Conversation of 2019, Scottish Grocer invited a group of retailers and brand representatives to Glasgow to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by the tobacco category. How can stores stay on top of a constantly evolving market?
More disability support needed
Retailers should learn about access needs .
Automatic unfair is one to be aware of
Facing an unfair dismissal claim can be a daunting prospect for an employer, but an allegation of ‘automatically unfair dismissal’ adds a further dimension to such cases, as specialist Fiona Gorry explains
Digging deep for a good cause
GroceryAid chief executive Steve Barnes and Scottish Grocer advertising manager Emily Sanderson were on hand to select the lucky winners .
Industry Achievement Award
The most special prize at the Scottish Grocer Awards, this year’s Industry Achievement winner was as fitting for recognition as they come .
A great celebration
2019’s convenience retail stars were shining bright as Scottish Grocer celebrated their stellar achievements .
Tetley takes a view on tea in 2019
TEA shoppers are valuable to retailers. Whether it’s a black tea or a more exotic blend, customers picking up tea in convenience offer plenty...
Don’t ignore c-store crime
Conference hears from independent retailers who have faced in-store violence
Track and Trace is coming soon
JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
Food to go is here to stay
In the first Convenience Conversation of 2019, Scottish Grocer invited a group of retailers, suppliers and EPOS firms to Kirkcaldy to talk food to go and impulse. Discussion centred around how c-stores can position themselves to make the most of this valuable market .
Deposit return trial gets underway
Dennis and Linda Williams welcome guests for launch of 12-week DRS pilot scheme across three c-stores .
