JW Filshill trucks

Big efficiency savings

JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.

Solid returns says Scotmid

But Brexit, cost increases and uncertainty mean challenges ahead reckons co-op chief EDINBURGH-based co-op Scotmid described its performance in the first half of the year...

Plain packs hit c-store shelves

PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Image of the Union Street fire in Glasgow city centre.

Industry seeks support for Trading Standards after Glasgow fire

Industry bosses have called for more support for Trading Standards Scotland teams following on from the Glasgow city centre fire that started inside an unregistered vape shop.

Sainsbury’s and Asda make CMA appeal

Supermarkets lodge appeal over merger inquiry ASDA and Sainsbury’s have lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the watchdog’s phase two...

Bestway launches van sales operation

BESTWAY Wholesale is starting up a new van sales operation
British indie star Johnny Marr is headlining the GroceryAid Checkout Scotland event on 5 September.

GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed

The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.

Five year PLH bans to go

MSPs give licensing go-ahead to bring back ‘fit and proper’ and act on supply to youngsters The rule that personal licence holders are banned for...
Asiyah and Jawad Javed, store owners of Spar Alloa Road, stand outside their store with the Snappy Shopper logo in the bottom right corner.

Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

Research backs wider SGF role

MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...

Compleat Food grows the plant-based offer

The Compleat Food Group has acquired plant-based cheese brand Palace Culture as part of its ambitions to be the number one chilled prepared food firm in the UK.
Shoppers continued to benefit from severe price competition between food and drink retailers but it meant like-for-like food sales in Scotland in June were down on the previous year.

Not a flaming June for food

Continuing discount promos and a cool start to the school holidays mean sales move down again FOOD sales in Scotland continued to struggle in June,...

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...
Scrub Daddy partners with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse version

Scrub Daddy strengthens its partnership with Disney

Scrub Daddy, the sponge that was made famous by being adopted by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, has tied up again with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse Scrub Daddy and a Minnie Mouse Scrub Mommy.
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

Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.