Vaping display of ignorance
Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.
Lucozade brings a Can-Can energy to launches
50 retailers are in with the chance to win a case of free stock of each of the new Lucozade Alert flavours by joining in with the "Big Can-Can".
Cost of crime skyrockets for convenience
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the financial burden and mental stress many convenience retailers have been facing in its latest Crime Report.
Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia
Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
Tobacco firm launches consumer pack info
AS plain packs which comply with rules governing cigarette and tobacco products in the UK after 20 May next year begin to appear in...
Scotmid CEO to retire
John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.
McVitie’s expands Hobnobs with new Oaty Crunch Creams
Biscuits brand McVitie's Hobnobs has launched a new indulgent sandwich biscuits with its new Oaty Crunch Creams range.
Nik Naks turns up the heat with Xtra Hot ‘n’ Fiery launch
Crisps brand Nik Naks has unveiled its hottest flavour yet with the launch of the new Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery variant to the snacks category.
Two cider brands say cheers to summer
Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Scottish high streets are ‘one bad budget’ away from closing
The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on the Scottish Government to announce a business rates discount for retailers in today's Scottush Budget announcement.
One Stop offers solutions for convenience retail
Fascia group One Stop has set out the benefits of its offer to those retailers who are considering a switch of symbol this year.
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Mount Gay rum unveils new edition in Master Blender Collection
Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay has unveiled the Seventh Edition in its Master Blender Collection with the new Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression.
Tropicana rolls out range of festive pack designs for Christmas
Fruit juice brand Tropicana has unveiled its limited edition festive design for the Christmas 2025 season, across its range of juice options.
Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board
FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
Inflation rises for the first time in a year
Industry members remain positive about the future despite the first increase to overall inflation in over a year as rates rise between June and July.
