Discounters break records

Symbols grow but fall behind the pace as Aldi and Lidl storm ahead again SYMBOL stores and independents continued to show growth in the latest...

Beast of a promotion on Golden Wonder packs

The Tayto Group's new promotion across Golden Wonder Transform-A-Snack offers consumers the chance to Transform their holiday destination this year.
National Lottery operator is searching for this year’s most community minded shopkeepers

Are you an Allwyn’s Local Retail Champion for 2025?

National Lottery operator is searching for this year’s most community minded shopkeepers
Pack shots of Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry sparkling flavoured water bottles.

Sparkling Ice flavoured water variant relaunches into UK market

Sparkling flavoured water brand Sparkling Ice has expanded its range of flavours with the return of its Black Raspberry variant to store shelves.

Rates relief for one year

Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
Pack shot of Albert Bartlett White Rooster Potatoes.

Albert Bartlett launches White Rooster Potatoes

Scottish vegetable brand Albert Bartlett has unveiled a new limited edition variant of its popular Red Rooster Potatoes with the White Rooster Potatoes.
Range of drinks options from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company and Britvic UK as part of a merger between the two companies.

Carlsberg Britvic launches in massive change for drinks industry

Major drinks companies Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company and Britvic have merged together to deliver the newly launched drinks firm – Carlsberg Britvic.

Bring a flair this Valentine’s

Three brands have offered their selection to help retailers to elevate the offer for Valentine's Day this year, with a focus for some at-home cocktail serves.
Alistair McGowan

Alistair’s all set for the big night

THE Scottish convenience retail industry’s biggest night of the year, the Scottish Grocer Awards is to be hosted this year by star comedian, impressionist...
Cabinet secretary for finance, employment, and sustainable growth John Swinney, on stage right, answers questions at SGF’s referendum debate.

Living wage aim for all sectors

Swinney tells SGF event that an SNP government of an independent Scotland would push for at least £7.65 an hour IN an independent Scotland where...
Bottles of Nescafé Espresso Concentrated bottles are lined up against a blue background with a water design on the floor including Iced Vanilla, Iced Caramel and Iced Classic variants with a glass filled with milk and a shot of the concentrated coffee and ice.

Nescafé has unveiled a trio of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks

Instant coffee brand Nescafé has unveiled its latest innovation for the iced coffee space with its new range of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks.
David Lonsdale and David Thomson

New bill help ‘not enough’

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
A family line up at the start of the Simon Howie Puddin Race ready to take part in the fundraiser.

Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH

Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.

Yazoo extends its playful side

Friesland Campina has launched its new £6million campaign for its Yazoo brand championing its new Thick N' Creamy milkshake drinks.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

MHouse urges retailers to invest in tech

A savvy approach to tech management will make all the difference for convenience stores across Scotland, helping to aid the shopping experience for customers and improving the sales for retailers, reckons EPOS provider MHouse.
Tilda has introduced its new Sticky Rice and Pudding Rice options.

Get adventurous with Tilda’s new rice variants

Tilda has introduced its new Sticky Rice and Pudding Rice options.