FM seeks disposable vapes ban

Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
Promotional image for the team up of Cadbury and Lotus Bakeries with a piece of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and a Lotus biscuit side by side in a red love heart with text on the left reading 'Love at first bite'.

Cadbury announces new partnership with Lotus Biscoff

Sweet treats giants Cadbury and Lotus Biscoff has announced a new partnership with co-branded and innovative products set to launch in 2025.

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.

Food to go sales ready to soar

IGD expects on-the-go snacks and drinks to hit £16bn FOOD to go is one of the fastest-growing categories in food and drink retailing – in...
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Call for shop crime statistics transparency

The Scottish Grocers' Federation wants shop crime prosecution figures to be made public in a bid to deter offenders and encourage retailers to report incidents.

Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters

Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.
A group of people attending the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
The Scotmid team at the Sammies award celebrating their double award win.

Scotmid bags a double win at Sammies awards

Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid has bagged a double win at the Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards for its operations.
Head shot of Hussan Lal, president of the Fed in Scotland.

The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime

President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.

“Historic” c-store group established

HOLYROOD has given its backing to a proposal from the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and MSP Gordon MacDonald to establish the first-ever Scottish Parliament Cross...
John Swinney at the SGF hustings

Scottish retail leaders welcome freeze on business rates

Convenience channel leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget moves to keep financial pressures off businesses.
Fisherman's Friend offers consumers more than a century of legacy they can rely on.

Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers

Throat lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend has highlighted the importance of stocking well-known and trusted brands to deal with winter illness.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Challenging start to trading year

Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.

Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo

Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru 330ml can range.

Made in Scotland From Girders strapline returns in £8million Irn-Bru campaign

Irn-Bru's iconic 'Made in Scotland From Girders' strapline has returned to the brand as part of a £8million marketing investment into the soft drinks range.