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(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

Bonus scheme review on hold

The Scottish Government has announced it will delay the review of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)
Imperial Brands consumer marketing director UK & Ireland Yawer Rasool highlighted the importance of flavour cards and combi papers.

Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice

Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
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.
Pack shots of Cathedral City on-the-go range including Cheddar & Ham Toastie, Cheddar & Red Leicester Cheese Toastie and Cheddar & Ham Croissant.

Cathedral City rolls out new on the go meals

Cathedral City has launched a new range of FTG options in partnership with Summit Foods including Toasties and Croissant options.
The flavour options for the IVG 2400 device are about to grow in convenience.

Education ‘will help smokers to switch’

Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
Advert for the new Give Yourself a Diet Coke Break campaign featuring three cans of Diet Coke with people's names on them.

A Diet Coke Break with your name on it

Consumers will be able to enjoy their own personalised Diet Coke Break with new cans and bottles featuring their names and chances to win prizes.
Spar Scotland, which has had a relaunch of its Erskine store, aims to ‘raise the bar’.

Spar Scotland gears up for trade show

Initial details of the 2024 Spar Scotland trade show have been unveiled as the symbol celebrated the reopening of a store and attracting a leading independent retailer to the group.
Punnets of Scotty Brand Golden Raspberries on a store shelf.

Scotty Brand brings rare Golden Raspberries to Asda stores

Unique home-grown fruit from Scotty Brand will be available for a limited time SCOTTISH fruit and veg brand Scotty Brand has rolled out its unique...
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

ScotGov announces disposable vape ban delay

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will delay the incoming ban on disposable vapes to 1 June, falling in line with England and Wales' plans.

Five year licence bans scrapped

THE five-year bans on holding a personal licence for alcohol retailing imposed on people who failed to undertake refresher training or lodge their refresher...
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
The revamped deli at Premier Broadway sees fresh food flying out of the door.

New deli delivers on its potential for store

Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.
Pac Stock of walls deep dish pizza

Wall’s Pastry launch Deep Dish Pizza Pie

Wall’s has launched Deep Dish Pizza Pies, a hybrid of pies and deep-dish pizza, in two flavours: Three Cheese and Pepperoni. Priced at £2, the 150g pies will be available in ASDA from 18th November. The launch targets younger consumers, following Wall’s growth and success in the Chilled Savoury Pastry category.
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney stands talking to two men at the Highland Spring Group's Blackford site in Perthshire.

First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
Pack shots of Four Loko Pink Melon.

Four Loko launches new Pink Melon flavour

Vodka-based RTD brand Four Loko has grown its core range of drinks with the addition of its new Pink Melon flavour, coming in a vibrant pink can.
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