Josie Cattermoul, trading director at CJ Lang & Son.

CJ Lang appoints new trading director

CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul has its new trading director to drive profitable growth across the Spar Scotland estate.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.

Co-op continues ambitious investment programme

Co-op Group has revealed that it will launch 24 new stores and refurbishments in the quarter to the end of June across Britain – taking the total to more than 40 sites in the first half of this year.

Tesco Booker gets green light

The Competition and Markets Authority finds no substantial competition concerns THE proposed £3.7bn merger of Tesco and Booker has been given the provisional go ahead...
A party scene with people holding plates of cakes from the Nadiya Hussain Finsbury Food Group collection.

Finsbury Food Group unveils new Nadiya Hussain cake range

Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first products in partnership with Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain with five new cake treats.
Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner before Elaine C Smith took to the stage to host the awards at the Hilton Glasgow.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.

International Women’s Day – C&C Group

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

New operator announced for UK DRS

The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
Home-made sandwiches remain the popular option for lunch, according to Hovis.

Hovis fulfils lunchtime needs

Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt has been sharing insights on what c-store retailers should stock so they can make themselves the perfect lunchtime sandwich.

Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe

Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.

United Wholesale Scotland’s vape intiative

United Wholesale Scotland has been rolling out new disposable vape recycling bins across its fascia stores to encourage vapes to recycle more.
Petrol Pumps

Falling fuel prices pull inflation down

Fuel costs have fallen for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Promotional poster for the Walkers Snacks collaboration with A Minecraft Movie featuring packs of Quavers, Wotsits and Monster Munch with graphics from A Minecraft Movie on packs with a landscape from the film and a call out which says 'A Chance to win Prizes every hour plus a trip to Hollywood'.

Walkers extends Minecraft Movie collaboration with on-pack promo

PepsiCo is set to drive up sales across the savoury snacks category with its new partnership between A Minecraft Movie and its Walkers Snacks brands.
Bottles of The Original Islay Rum Barrel Aged, The Original Islay Rum Geal and The Original Islay Rum Peat Spiced sit on top of a barrel inside the distillery.

The Islay Rum Distillery takes home global accolade

The Islay Rum Disitllery has taken home a global accolade at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in recognition of its premium spirit.
A pack of Graham's Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream stands on top of another pack in a barn with straw behind it.

Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Cream is back on the shelves

Graham's The Family Dairy has brought back a consumer favourite to the shelves for Christmas as its Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream returns.

Good agreement for Bon Accord

Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord has signed a new deal with Sainsbury's that will see its drinks in over 20 of the supermarket's stores in Scotland.