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Boyzlife, consisting of Keith Duffy, from Boyzone, and Brian McFadden, from Westlife, will perform at Checkout Scotland.

Boyzlife join Checkout Scotland line-up

New HFSS regulations will affect the promotion and placement in store of certain food and drink products.

FDF Scotland to help retailers prepare for HFSS regulations

Cheez-It has been announced as the Official Snack Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, which starts tomorrow (7 August), in a bid to build further consumer awareness about the savoury brand.

Cheez-It in Edinburgh Fringe tie-up

Scottish Government Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has promised improvements to the non-domestic rates system.

Scottish Government business rates review welcomed

Aberdeen retailer Chris Cobb and Glasgow store owner Natalie Lightfoot both fear restrictions will boost the illicit trade.

Concerns voiced over vapes restrictions plans

October 2026

Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

The new Popcorn Crunch bar is described as being packed with roasted, caramelised popcorn pieces and covered in Tony's Chocolonely's creamy signature milk chocolate.

Tony’s Chocolonely unveils Popcorn Crunch bar

Republic Technologies UK is launching into the nicotine pouches market with its new ZIG range consisting of six flavours and three strengths.

Republic Technologies launches ZIG nicotine pouches

Advert for GroceryAid Checkout Scotland announcing its headline act Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx Band.

Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled

People walking up and down Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow.

Scottish retailers are World Cup winners

Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.

Moira Dean quits convenience channel

Popcorn Kitchen's new Munch Mix is offered in two variants – Popcorn & Chocolatey Snowies and Popcorn & Chocolatey Orange Segments.

Popcorn Kitchen launches Munch Mix

A person stealing an item from a store shelf and placing it inside their bag.

Facewatch highlights repeat offender problem

Bosses at Morrisons have revealed new retailer incentives that they hope will enable the rapid expansion of its 700 franchise-operated Morrisons Daily convenience stores across the UK.

Morrisons unveils growth plans

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