Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Integrating a retail giant

BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.

Govt could demand cash

Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.
Packs of Blue Riband Vanilla, Kit Kat Chunky Funky and Kit Kat Chunky Salted Caramel Duo.

Nestlé rolls out a trio of biscuit bar NPDs across KitKat and Blue Riband

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a trio of innovation across its biscuit bar treats for the KitKat and Blue Riband brands.
BP is joining forces with the Retail Trust in a wellbeing initiative.

Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
Promotional image for the Kellanova Pringles and Cheez-It retailer competition offering store owners the chance to win up to £25,000.

Kellanova builds excitement with new football themed competition

Snacks firm Kellanova is offering retailers the chance to win up to £25,000 cash this summer as part of a new promotion across Pringles and Cheez-It.

International Women’s Day – JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Packs of Caramac including a bar, multipack of bars and sharing pack, sit on a white wooden background with pieces of the blonde chocolate around them.

Caramac is back on the shelves

Classic chocolate confectionery brand Caramac has made its return to store shelves for a limited time only as Nestlé brings back the staple sweet after it was discontinued in 2023.
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.

Counting on cash

ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
Pictured above, Scotmid’s new value-led store at Prestonpans provides more economy offers as well as an increased range of local products. And, pictured right, the new Stuart’s in-store butcher counter at the South Queensferry Scotmid.

Scotmid adds value to the package

Store segmentation takes a new direction as independent co-op opens revamped store with discount angle EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid is taking segmentation of its...

Industry critical of business parking tax

  PLANS to give Scottish councils the power to charge businesses for parking spaces have come under fire from retail industry stakeholders. The proposed Workplace Parking...
The latest Glasgow Distillery expressions – Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask Finish and Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish.

Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms

Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.
A person is using the *shopt retailer app on their phone in store.

A one size fits all solution in retail comes from *shopt

Retailer rewards app *shopt has talked about the strengths of its offer for Scottish retailers with its product information and cash generating rewards service.

Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards

The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
English rugby players James Haskell, Mike Tindall and broadcaster Alex Payne stand in a distillery holding glasses as Haskell holds a bottle of Rémy Martin VSOP as part of a campaign for the brand.

English rugby stars front new Rémy Martin VSOP campaign to bring shoppers to the...

Cognac brand Rémy Martin VSOP has teamed up with 'The Good, The Bad and The Rugby' podcast stars to introduce its range to a wider consumer base.
Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq at his Spar Renfrew store.

Double celebration for Spar Scotland retailer Saleem Sadiq

Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq is celebrating two major anniversaries with the Spar symbol group.