A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban

Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.
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Kicking off

World Cup fever or not? Have the boys in Brazil put cash through the till? WITH bunting and flags festooning the shop, a display of...
Packshot of Kerrygold Spreadable butter.

Kerrygold butter grows range with Spreadable butter

Ornua Foods is set to offer a more convenient option for fans of the Kerrygold butter brand with the launch of its new Kerrygold Spreadable tub.
Jisp's new wholesale loyalty solution works just like the Scan & Save app.

Jisp unveils wholesale rewards platform

Jisp, the award-winning technology solutions company behind the successful Scan & Save shopper app, has launched what it says is an industry-first wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for retailers.
Image of the front of the EG On the Move Co-op store in East Kilbride.

EG On the Move and Co-op grow in East Kilbride

EG On The Move and Co-op have expanded further on their franchise agreement by opening two new stores, one in the East Kilbride area.
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DRS handling fees revealed

THE handling fee that retailers will receive for returned containers when Scotland’s deposit return scheme goes live have been revealed.
Daniel johnson MSP’s bill would make assaulting a shopworker an offence.

Crunch time on retail crime

Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
Shamly and Vikas Sud, whose GHSL Ltd business owns Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden, are congratulated by Laura McDermaid, of Philip Morris, and Scottish Grocer Awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.

Tobacco firms bid to save 10-packs

BRITAIN’S biggest tobacco firms are backing a bid to stop changes to European retail regulations that would ban the sale of packs of cigarettes...
A table dinner is set with different foods and bottles of Campo Viejo Contemporary Rosa and Blanco variants.

Campo Viejo introduces lighter Contemporary wine range

Rioja wine brand Campo Viejo has introduced the Contemporary lighter wines duo as the brand seeks to provide a fresher drinking experience.

Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.
Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.

Poretti range grows with alcohol-free lager

Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.
Promotional image for Irn-Bru's summer competition featuring bottles of Irn-Bru, Diet Irn-Bru and Irn-Bru XTRA on a beach.

Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal summer promotion

Irn-Bru is set to kick off its new summer promotion this August, offering consumers the chance to bag some goodies ideal for the sun.

Simon Howie fires up the BBQ in Asda

Perthshire butcher brand Simon Howie has ramped up its presence in Scottish Asda stores for the summer with new listings for its BBQ range.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland