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The Glencadam Reserva de Jerez has an Oloroso sherry cask finish.

Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram

25 July 2024
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

25 July 2024
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

24 July 2024

October 2024

24 July 2024
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

24 July 2024
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

23 July 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out ambitious plans for the economy. Picture: flickr.com/Simon Dawson/No10DowningStreet.

Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour

23 July 2024
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

3 July 2024
Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

2 July 2024
Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

1 July 2024
Lemada, from Mark Anthony Brands, comes in two flavours – Tany Lemon and Juicy Raspberry.

Market News | Lemada, Yorkie, Whaoo!, Jam Shed

28 June 2024
Checkout Scotland, organised by the Scottish GroceryAid branch committee, is once again promising a cracking line-up of musical acts.

GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing

27 June 2024
RTD brand Four Loko has lined up a series of music festival sponsorships for the summer, including Glasgow's TRNSMT.

Convenience in brief | Four Loko, SRC, JW Filshill

27 June 2024
Jonathan Kemp has announced his plans to retire from AG Barr – allowing for a smooth transition.

Kemp announces retirement from AG Barr

26 June 2024

September 2024

26 June 2024
New Fed president Mo Razzaq is congratulated by his predecessor, Muntazir Dipoti.

Scots shine at Fed event

25 June 2024
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