Over £3k in illicit nicotine products seized in Falkirk
Tobacco detection dog Boo helped to uncover over £3,000 worth of illegal nicotine products in a Falkirk high street premises earlier in February.
New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising
A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
Hovis unveils Christmas packs
Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
Abuse causes 90% of Scottish workers stress and anxiety
Body-worn camera tech firm HALOS has revealed the the worrying impact that customer abuse is having on UK frontline workers.
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...
Commission told to freeze NMW
Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects
THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...
Booker to launch discount stores
WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland.
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Stoli introduces ‘Halapeño’ Pepper vodka
Vodka brand Stoli is set to deliver an extra bit of spice to the drinks cabinet with the roll out of its new Stoli Halapeño Pepper spirit.
Ilchester brings eating out home with Dirty Toppers
Shoppers can bring the eating out experience back home with the convenient option from Ilchester Cheese with the firm's new Dirty Toppers products.
MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
McCoy’s gets nutty with new Coated Peanuts
Crisps brand McCoy's has made its debut to the nuts category with the launch of two new Coated Peanuts variants in the snacks channel.
June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit
Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour...
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour at The Scottish Grocer Awards.
50p MUP confirmed
ScotGov settles on original price proposal
THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
Scottish Co-op store relaunches for Easter
The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.
Allwyn launches safety first National Lottery operation
The National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has rolled out a new safety initiative Operation Guardian to encourage responsible retailing practices.








































