vaping shop display

Vaping display of ignorance

Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.
Pack shots of Lucozade Alert Ultimate Energy and Mango Peachade.

Lucozade brings a Can-Can energy to launches

50 retailers are in with the chance to win a case of free stock of each of the new Lucozade Alert flavours by joining in with the "Big Can-Can".
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Cost of crime skyrockets for convenience

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the financial burden and mental stress many convenience retailers have been facing in its latest Crime Report.
Exterior shot of KeyStore Duncan's in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia

Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.

Tobacco firm launches consumer pack info

AS plain packs which comply with rules governing cigarette and tobacco products in the UK after 20 May next year begin to appear in...

Scotmid CEO to retire

John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.
Pack shots of McVitie's Hobnobs Oaty Crunch Creams.

McVitie’s expands Hobnobs with new Oaty Crunch Creams

Biscuits brand McVitie's Hobnobs has launched a new indulgent sandwich biscuits with its new Oaty Crunch Creams range.
Pack shots of Nik Naks Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery.

Nik Naks turns up the heat with Xtra Hot ‘n’ Fiery launch

Crisps brand Nik Naks has unveiled its hottest flavour yet with the launch of the new Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery variant to the snacks category.

Two cider brands say cheers to summer

Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Shona Robison, finance secretary, and John Swinney, first minister, sit at a desk together with paper on the table and a saltire flag in the background.

Scottish high streets are ‘one bad budget’ away from closing

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on the Scottish Government to announce a business rates discount for retailers in today's Scottush Budget announcement.
Image of a One Stop store.

One Stop offers solutions for convenience retail

Fascia group One Stop has set out the benefits of its offer to those retailers who are considering a switch of symbol this year.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
A bottle of Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression rum sits next to its blue packaging with a sniffing glass with the rum inside.

Mount Gay rum unveils new edition in Master Blender Collection

Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay has unveiled the Seventh Edition in its Master Blender Collection with the new Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression.
Pack shots of Tropicana juices in the 2025 festive designs with Tropicana Smooth Orange 900ml carton, Tropicana Smooth Orange 250ml bottle, Tropicana Orchard Apple 900ml carton, Tropicana Orchard Apple 250ml bottle and Tropicana Tropical Fruits 900ml carton.

Tropicana rolls out range of festive pack designs for Christmas

Fruit juice brand Tropicana has unveiled its limited edition festive design for the Christmas 2025 season, across its range of juice options.
Former AG Barr commercial director Jonathan Kemp is joining the board of Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hills.

Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board

FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
A man is stocking shelves with crisps in a convenience store.

Inflation rises for the first time in a year

Industry members remain positive about the future despite the first increase to overall inflation in over a year as rates rise between June and July.