The new Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin.

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

Swizzels gets in the Halloween spirit

Halloween brings retailers the chance to drive up some store profits through confectionery and Swizzels aims to support store owners in treats with no tricks.
VARS screen on a till that highlights blacklisted cars that have previously driven off without paying for fuel.

VARS marks theft prevention milestone

Forecourt protection services firm VARS Technology has hit a landmark 1million incidents of reporting blacklisted vehicles, preventing losses at the pumps.

National drive for Jet fuel

Jet is on a major marketing push with its latest campaign which aims to bring a whole new audience of younger motorists to the fuel brand.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF chief praises his team

Chief executive Pete Cheema has marked 10 years of leading the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) by praising the team around him for transforming the organisation.
Head shot of Jessica Lilley, senior marketing manager at Air-serv.

Retail Game Changers: Air-serv

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

Supermarket deal comes under fire

Westminster raises competition concerns
Pack shots of Walkers Max Punchy Paprika and Jalapeno & Cheese variants with UEFA Champions League 2025 promotional activity on packs.

Walkers kicks off a new football promotion with UEFA

Walkers has continued its support of the UEFA Champions League with the announcement of its new on-pack promotion across Walkers Max packs.
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...
A packet of Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts lies on a pink background with a heart-shaped bowl next to it with the sweets decanted into the bowl as a hand picks one out.

Swizzels spreads the Love with new Squashies variant

Confectionery firm Swizzels is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new Squashies Love Hearts sweets, bringing the two iconic brands together.

Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts

Member’s bill has second reading this month

Nisa’s £100k for charity

NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation. The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...
IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.

Flaps coming down early

SCOTLAND’S small stores will have to follow the country’s supermarkets and cover up tobacco and related products from 6 April. But many of the country’s...

Investment by c-stores rises

• Autumn sees bounce back after “budget shock” • Indies and symbols ahead of multiples INVESTMENT by c-store owners bounced back in autumn 2015 after a...
Swan Crushballs come in slim, vertical packs to efficiently maximise space on shelf.

Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty

Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.