International Women’s Day – C&C Group

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

A spotlight on off-sales

Report makes tough recommendations A Scottish Government funded charity has made noises in favour of a clamp down on licences for convenience retailers in the...
A group of people stand together holding a cheque from Scotland Loves Local.

New ambassador to drive sales for Scotland Loves Local gift card

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme has appointed a new ambassador to help drive up awareness of its impact across the country.
PepsiCo are giving retailers the chance to win £2000.

PepsiCo and Swizzels competitions for retailers

Convenience retailers have got the chance to win cash as two well-known companies – PepsiCo and Swizzels – are running big competitions over the coming weeks.

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...
A person hands a pack of cigarettes over the counter to a customer.

Imperial Brands ensures value in tobacco range for the new year

Imperial Brands reckons retailers will still find plenty of luck from the gantries come the new year, but there needs to be a savvy approach with new legislation in mind.
The new Popcorn Crunch bar is described as being packed with roasted, caramelised popcorn pieces and covered in Tony's Chocolonely's creamy signature milk chocolate.

Tony’s Chocolonely unveils Popcorn Crunch bar

Ethical chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely is rolling out a new Popcorn Crunch bar that it says combines favourite film snacks – chocolate and popcorn – in one chunky treat.
MFG is acquiring hundreds of Morrisons sites and will expand its ultra-rapid EV charging network.

MFG and Morrisons strike £2.5billion deal

Leading independent forecourts operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is acquiring 337 Morrisons filling stations while the supermarket chain is taking a minority stake in MFG in a deal worth £2.5billion.
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
A person holds a mobile phone with the Spar Dash app open on it.

Spar launches new home delivery platform Spar Dash

Symbol group Spar Scotland has launched its exclusive home delivery platform Spar Dash powered by category juggernaut Snappy Shopper.
White Claw Tequila Smash cans are against a green background with a red outline on the Strawberry Lime variant and an orange outline on the Mango Passionfruit variant.

White Claw unveils new Tequila Smash brand

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has unveiled its latest brand launch with its new Tequila Smash RTD cans, marking a new first for the brand.
A pack shot of the Wicked Celebration Cake with slices of the cake cut out on either side of the box.

Finsbury launches Wicked Celebration Cake in time for new movie

Licenced cake products firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its new dual-flavour cake inspired by the movie musical phenomenon, Wicked.
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
The Premier Foods limited-edition Christmas products.

Market news | Premier Foods, LiQ, KBE Drinks, Pollen + Grace

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Clamping down on proxy purchasing

POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.

Chupa Chups moves into jellies with new sweets

Global confectionery brand Chupa Chups has made a bold new step into the jellies market with the launch of its new Laces and Belts ranges.