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The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
The new Nisa Local opened by Jay Javed and PGNJ Ltd in Rutherglen.

PGNJ Ltd grows its store network

Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
A person uses the Jisp Scan & Save feature on his phone to scan products in a store.

Jisp enhances its Scan & Save loyalty scheme

Jisp has rolled out a new barcode scanning software across its Scan & Save feature, in a bid to offer consumers a more seamless experience when using the app.
BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according to industry research and education group IGD.

C-store boom set to run and run

BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...
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Living with the NLW

A month on from its implementation, how are Scotland’s convenience retailers coping with the introduction of the new National Living Wage? Announced by Chancellor George...
Storefront of Premier Broadway Convenience Store in Oxgangs, Edinburgh.

Premier kicks off January with new scratchcards promotion

UK symbol group Premier is set drive footfall for its retailers through a new scratchcard promotion as part of its wider 5,000 stores celebrations.
Brad Whittingham, Four Pillars LGBT+ Inclusion Advocate, sits at a table with bottles of MacB water and Four Pillars branded mugs.

MacB brings a financial boost to Aberdeenshire charities

Scottish bottled water brand MacB has supported charity organisations across Aberdeenshire with new grants from its Live Bold Community Fund.

JTI launches new trade platform

JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Belhaven's Scottish Oat Stout won Gold at the World Beer Awards in 2022.

A stout choice for consumers

Belhaven Brewery reckons its stout options will be popular with consumers through the winter months and into 2024 – making them must-stocks for convenience store retailers.
A bottle of Sake ONO stands against a black and white background with a wine glass next to it containing the spirit.

DrinksOne announces new partnership with Sake ONO

Authentic and high quality sake brand Sake ONO has made its way to UK shores following a new partnership with DrinksOne Brands.
A bottle of Isle of Raasay whisky stands on top of a barrel in a warehouse with barrels in the background.

Isle of Raasay named World’s Best Scotch Whisky at Global Spirit Awards

Hebridean distiller Isle of Raasay has picked up the World's Best Scotch Whisky award at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards for its Cask Strength dram.

Set for a capitals showdown?

17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers SCOTLAND’S and the...

Key worker plans put supply chain at risk

INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
Asim Sarwar of United Wholesale (Scotland) will become the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association at its conference this month.

Sarwar in hot seat at wholesale group

THERE’S a new man at the top of Scotland’s wholesale industry representative organisation. Asim Sarwar is the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association. The...
Pack shots of Jack a Snacks Mini bags in Salt & Vinegar and Lightly Salted Caramel flavours.

Snack a Jacks shakes up the range with Salted Caramel flavour

Rice cake snacks brand Snack a Jacks has unveiled its new Lightly Salted Caramel flavour alongside its new 80g Grazing Bag format.

Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy