JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Promotional image for Rollover's range of products new for 2025 including the Bacon & Sausage Baguette, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin and Boneless Chicken Wings.

Rollover expands on its hot food to go range with five new products

Food-to-go brand Rollover is set to capitalise on the booming market across convenience with the rollout of five new products to its range.
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action

Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Pack shot of Peroni Nasto Azzurro 10-pack of cans.

Peroni shakes up segment with new can format

Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.

Edinburgh festival calls for Scottish produce

Scottish food and drink producers are being urged to sign up to take part in the Edinburgh Food Festival which is set to return this July.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.

Staying home for Valentine’s

Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.

Pergola introduces a new tequila can

Pergola Drinks is out to add a premium touch to the canned cocktail market with its Tequila & Tonic cans, which the firm claims is a market first flavour.
A willingness to take risks in the category has more than paid off for Saleem and his team and bagged them the Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honour at the 2024 awards.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Saleem Sadiq after his store, Spar Renfrew, was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Police in Paisley mounted a major hunt for the killer of local retailer Javaid Ali in summer 2012. Last month Lee Anderson was convicted of culpable homicide and jailed for 15 years.

15 years jail for retailer’s killer

Court hears Javaid Ali was stabbed as he was getting the better of alcohol shoplifter in Paisley c-store A PAISLEY man has been jailed for...
Pack shots of Lipton Tropical Iced Tea bottles.

Lipton brings in the sun with Tropical Ice Tea drink

Tea brand Lipton has unveiled a new Tropical flavour across its Ice Tea range to tap into the rising popularity of the flavour variant seen across the UK.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving

EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
Exterior shot of Spar Renfrew.

Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol

CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.

Market News | Growers Garden, Taylors Snacks, WKD, Unilever

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 featured image

Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.

Shop theft record broken

The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.