Scotmid Co-op investment pledge
Scotmid Co-op remains committed to investing in its convenience stores despite the tough trading conditions, says chief executive Karen Scott, after the society revealed strong annual results.
Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025
Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025
Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.
Booker symbol groups to benefit from Beer & Cider and Wine Festivals
Booker Wholesale is set kick off two festivals over the spring and summer to help drive up extra off-trade sales for its symbol group retailers.
InPost acquires Yodel delivery service
Postal services firm InPost has acquired parcel delivery company Yodel in a move that further consolidates the firm's leading market position in the UK.
Single-use vape sales are in decline
Younger consumers across the UK have already began to swap over to refillable vape options ahead of the ban, according to research from the University College London.
Coca-Cola celebrates convenience stores for 125th year in Great Britain
Coca-Cola has marked its 125 years in Great Britain by highlighting the strength and importance of the convenience channel to consumers across the UK.
UK inflation rate continues downwards trend
Overall inflation in the UK has continued to fall downwards according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, with a drop in fuel costs pushing this along.
JW Filshill urges retailers to prepare for disposable vape ban
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has urged its retailers to act now to phase out disposable vape stock with a new guide that covers off the legislation.
Bestway Wholesale kicks off Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale is set to support its retail customers this season with its new Easter campaign 'Bloom in Profit' promising exclusive promotions on big brands.
First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
C-Store Collective and Royal Mail partnership gets stamp of approval
Industry expertise firm C-Store Collective has announced its new partnership with Royal Mail to bring its parcel locker service to convenience stores.
Co-op reopens its store in Skye
Portree's Co-op Bank Street store has reopened on the Isle of Skye, following eight weeks of renovations to help transform the store.
Kellogg’s Football Camps kick off for 2025
Children are in with the chance to win a free place at Kellogg's Football Camps once again as the initiative returns for its second year.
Allwyn showcases new National Lottery terminal at NCS
The National Lottery operator Allwyn allowed retailers the chance to get hands-on experience with its new state-of-the-art Wave terminals at the NCS.
Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal
Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.