A person working at a silo at the MiAlgae production facility.

Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae

Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.

Built to succeed

The owner of Day-Today Overtown, one of the first Day-Today Elite stores to be built from scratch, discusses its first months of trading. THE...
Packs of Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 and Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 30 with the tubes of cream standing outside the outer packs on a white table with their shadows casted onto a white wall behind the products.

Bulldog Skincare launches 50 SPF UV Moisturiser

Male grooming brand Bulldog has expanded on its range of sun protection skincare products with the roll out of its new SPF 50 UV Moisturiser.
A bottle cap with the words 'bring me sunshine Kopparberg' stamped on it against a sunny sky background.

Kopparberg launches ‘Bring me Sunshine’ campaign for summer

Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has unveiled what it has called its "biggest national campaign" to date with the new 'Bring Me Sunshine' marketing.
A person stands at a Lucky Saint branded beer tap pulling a pint with bottle of Lucky Saint in front of him.

In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show

Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
Promotional image for the Cadbury Big Win-Win competition for 2026.

Cadbury’s Big Win-Win returns with £100k worth of prizes

Chocolate brand Cadbury has brought back its popular Big Win-Win promotion offering consumers and retailer alike the chance to win from a prize pot worth £100k.
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Lynn Jackson, head of UK off-trade – grocery & convenience at La Martiniquaise Bardinet.

Retail Game Changers: La Martiniquaise Bardinet

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.
Front of a Costcutter store with World Cup 2026 activity across it.

Bestway launches World Cup activity for Costcutter and Best-one

Bestway has unveiled its new support package for Costcutter and Best-one retailers to help them make the most out of the Fifa World Cup tournament.
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema relaunch the Don't Put Up With It! campaign.

Fresh focus on store crimes

Scottish retail leaders have again highlighted to politicians the rising levels of violent and abusive crime being faced by store workers as official police figures show that shoplifting is soaring.
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Post Office has launched a new consultation

The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Jonathan Kemp has announced his plans to retire from AG Barr – allowing for a smooth transition.

Kemp announces retirement from AG Barr

Industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, commercial director at AG Barr and a hugely popular figure in the convenience channel, has announced his plans to retire.
(From left) David Lonsdale, Stuart Mackinnon, finance secretary Derek Mackay and Willie Macleod.

Councils could take control of business tax

Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
Stress over unpredictable home delivery of goods is making consumers think parcel lockers are a better option, claims InPost.

Parcel lockers could deliver boost for c-stores

Convenience retailers could boost footfall and spend through the adoption of parcel lockers, research from InPost suggests.
Sunak unveiled plans to overhaul alcohol duty with new rates for next year.

NFRN calls for Sunak to do more

THE NFRN has called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend his new energy bill support package to include independent retailers. Following industry regulator Ofgem’s announcement...