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JTI launched its new Ploom X heat not burn device last year to meet demand.

JTI pushes heated tobacco category

19 May 2023
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Expert advice on ePOS system investment

18 May 2023
Martin thatcher has talked up the strength of the Thatchers brand for convenience.

Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider

17 May 2023
Dole's new Fruit & Cream range includes an Apple and Cinnamon flavour.

Dole creates classic cup combos

17 May 2023
The HLP team have worked with chef Gary Maclean to promote home cooking.

Healthy Living Programme provides a boost

16 May 2023
The new 2D barcode benefits brands, retailers and customers.

New barcodes enhance shopper experiences

16 May 2023
FareShare works hard to redistribute food and drink to groups across Scotland.

FareShare plea to food sector

15 May 2023
The new Greens store in Dunblane.

Convenience in brief | Greens, PRA and PO news

15 May 2023
PGMA aims to help retailers stay passionate about running independent stores.

PGMA offers different way

3 May 2023
The hi-tech, purpose-built JW Filshill distribution centre near Glasgow Airport.

Wholesaler good to grow

2 May 2023
Scotmid Co-op has invested in electronic shelf edge labels for its c-store retailers.

Scotmid looks to the future

1 May 2023

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26 April 2023
Variety in energy goes beyond flavour as Red Bull reckons can size counts, too.

Red Bull advises spending time and energy on range

17 April 2023
Broughton Market Edinburgh picked up the gong for Best New Store at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Best New Store

17 April 2023
Laura Morrison is a managing practice development lawyer in the People, Reward and Mobility practice at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

Best practice for ‘firing and rehiring’

17 April 2023
The new Doocot malt whisky from Kingsbarns Distillery.

New Kingsbarns whisky

14 April 2023
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