covid sign on high street

New rules for self isolation

COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January). Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...
Nisa has launched 'Pink Friday' to showcase the work its Making a Difference Locally charity does to help communities across the country.

Nisa charity launches ‘Pink Friday’

Nisa has launched Pink Friday to turn the spotlight from Black Friday retail bargains to the support its Making a Difference Locally charity provides to communities through retailers.
Robert Sider: Clydebank Co-op/Keystore outlet striking a chord.

Indie co-op to tie in with symbol group

Clydebank society joins with Keystore in reclaimed store INDEPENDENT co-operative society Clydebank Co-op is to move outside the wholesaling arrangements of the Co-operative Group and...
Promotional image of the Pie Sports logo with a pie in each corner of the logo.

Pie Sports serves up for the Euros

Scottish pie makers Pie Sports has geared up for the Euros with a wide selection of pie options that can be found in three of Scotland's football grounds.
Exterior image of Scotmid Uddingston.

Scotmid unveils new concept store in Uddingston

Scottish retail chain Scotmid is set to open a new concept store with a focus on food-to-go and mealtimes in the Uddingston area.

Healthy starts with Weetabix and the Healthy Living Programme

The Healthy Living Team partnered up with Weetabix once again to deliver one of its Welby Breakfast Club mornings in West Calder.
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Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail

Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
A planned design for Edinburgh Gin's distillery featuring an estimation of what the building looks like.

Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors

Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
Greek inspirations: Yiayia gin has been made using botanicals sourced from Crete.

Two masterclasses in creating gin

Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.
Tesco Express North street Glasgow

2017 in review

Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Exterior shot of Greens of Kirkcaldy.

Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes

Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Faisal Sattar, chief executive at MHouse, sits behind a desk with an Apple Mac laptop on it.

MHouse takes a deeper focus on retailer experience

Faisal Sattar lays out the new products on offer from MHouse, highlighting the flexibility of choice on offer for his customers.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has highlighted the challenges faced by retailers

Retailer letter campaign targets MSPs

Scottish c-store retailers are being urged by the Scottish Grocers' Federation to invite their MSPs to their shops – to highlight the impact of crime and soaring business costs.

Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand

MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores. Eddy’s Food Station...
A pack of Kind Milk & White Chocolate Nut Bar stands in the background with a single bar of it in front of the pack.

Kind launches first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar

Nut snacking brand Kind has introduced its first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to offer a more indulgent bar to expand on its core portfolio.
A group of kids in school sit between banners for the Healthy Living Programme Welby Breakfast Club and Scotmid Co-op.

Scotmid pledges support to the HLP

Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.