Asda and Sainsburys

Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal

Competition watchdog launches investigation

Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike

Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
A Nisa graphic featuring Jay and Saj Javid standing outside Nisa Local Wee Mill Rutherglen in a bubble, with the Making a Difference Locally logo in the bottom right corner and the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity logo in the right hand corner.

Nisa retailer Jay Javed marks over £20k donated to local Glasgow charities

Local retain chain PGNJ Group has marked a charity donation milestone of £20,000 by pledging further donations to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Snappy Shopper has continued to help retailers boost profits through home delivery.

Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
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.
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed slams Newsquest for Halloween margin cuts

The Fed has slammed Newsquest for its recent decision to cut retail margins on its titles after talks about maintaining percentages to support store owners.
National Lottery operators stand at their tills to mark the landmark £50billion raised for good causes through the National Lottery.

National Lottery retailers help to give back

Allwyn has announced that £50billion has been raised to support good causes since the National Lottery first started in November 1994.

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...

Darkness arrives

SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April. Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...

Coca-Cola kicks off new Euros promotion

CCEP is giving consumers the chance to win big during the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament this year with its new on-pack promotion on Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood

Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
Product advert for new Flash Kitchen Roll wipes.

Flash is on a Roll

Household paper firm Accrol Paper has launched its first licence brand product with its new Flash Kitchen Roll packs, coming in two different sizes.
Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams stands holding cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in her arms.

Sophie Williams stars in major Coca-Cola campaign around convenience stores

Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams has been chosen as one of six stars of a new major campaign from Coca-Cola to highlight convenience stores.
Promotional image of The National Lottery's Lotto campaign for the Olympic Games 2024.

Allwyn launches summer-long Olympics promotion

National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has revealed its new plans to drive up sales with the Olympic Games as well as the Paralympics this summer.
Bottles of Mash Direct drinks stand against a farming background.

Mash Direct enters chilled drinks category

Mash Direct has unveiled its new range of Superfood Smoothies in a bid to tap into the growing demand for wellness drinks in the space.