Inside Business
CJ Lang back on track
Dundee-based Spar Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang has been rejuvenated under the stewardship of Colin McLean with...
Vaping: is convenience blowing its chance?
Somewhat alarmingly, the convenience retail market’s share of the vaping market appears to be shrinking rather than growing....
Fuel buyers ‘open to new experiences’ at pump, says report
A new report published by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has suggested most consumers are open to new experiences...
80% of shoppers ‘environmentally friendly’
A new report into sustainability and what it means for shoppers highlights a range of opportunities for retailers...
Card payments pass 75% milestone
For the first time the value of retail purchases made by card now accounts for more than three...
Scottish market key in Burton’s acquisition of Paterson Arran
The sale of Paterson Arran to the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer reflects “just how important Scotland is to...
Brexit food shortages concern ‘a quarter of retailers’
According to a survey of 250 independent and symbol retailers conducted by shopper insight agency HIM last month,...
Eyes on tomorrow
The #ThinkSmart3 festival of tech, data, digital and innovation for the convenience channel took place on 25 September...
Saleem gets fresh in Renfrew
Spar Renfrew retailer Saleem Sadiq’s fresh and chilled offer is up to the same high standards as the...
SGF making ‘good progress despite challenging conditions’
It’s been another tough year for the local retailing sector in Scotland with another wave of challenges, but...