One Stop confirms Scottish expansion
Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents”
TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
Budget: Rates holiday to end in 2022
THE 100% non-domestic rates relief for Scotland’s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will end next year, finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced.
In her Budget...
New Despicable Me and Disney Pez dispensers roll to World of Sweets
World of Sweets has urged retailers to stock up on its new Pez dispensers including its new Despicable Me range ahead of the new film's release.
Shop theft record broken
The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.
The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023
Two leading lights of convenience retail were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Tilda builds convenience with new Easy Meals range
Rice products brand Tilda has expanded into full meal solutions with the launch of its new ready-to-heat Easy Meals range, offering further convenience for shoppers.
P&H in administration
Financially beleaguered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has gone into administration in a collapse which has resulted in the immediate loss of over 2000 jobs.
DRS: debate intensifies
The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...
MHouse unveils rebrand and upgraded product suite at NCS 2025
MHouse has unveiled its new brand identity and upgraded suite of products with the ambition to help ensure retailers are suitably-equipped for modern demands.
Acts making the headlines at Checkout Scotland
GroceryAid has revealed its headline acts for its Scottish music festival, Checkout Scotland helping to build excitement for the event on 31st August.
It’s the XQS factor for STG
Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
Scotmid feels the cold as sales slip
EDINBURGH-based co-operative Scotmid saw sales and profit slip in the first six months of its trading year, compared to the same period last year,...
ScotGov confirms Disposable Vape Ban details
ScotGov has published its response to the disposable vape ban consultation, offering greater clarity on single-use vapes and enforcement of the ban.
Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment
Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.
SKE unveils new vape range ahead of ban
Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its new product line-up with an ambition to dominate the category following on from the disposable vape ban.
Spar UK rolls out new KitKat Chunky bar in exclusive deal
Spar UK has secured another exclusive distribution deal with Nestlé as the limited-edition KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc rolls out to the symbol's stores.
