Luke McGarty, head of policy and public affairs at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, stands out side the HQ of the industry body.

SGF issues new advice on nicotine pouches compliance

The SGF has warned retailers across Scotland to remain vigilant about illegal nicotine pouches that have been circulating across retail channels as of late.
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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
Pack shots of Cadbury Easter Favourites.

Cadbury unveils its Easter range for this spring

Mondelēz International has unveiled its line-up for the Easter 2025 season, complete with returning favourites as well as new products for consumers this year.
A illustration showing the images of women without distinct feature for International Women's Day 2025. The International Women's Day logo sits in the bottom left corner with the hashtags #AccelerateAction and #IWD2025 in the bottom right corner.

Celebrating the influential women across convenience

Scottish Grocer has recognised the strengths of women across the convenience retail industry as part of International Women’s Day celebrations this year.

Stakeholders get further say on DRS

THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation. Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...
Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife have won Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards for two years running.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Generation tobacco ban to go ahead

The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
Promotional image for Robinsons Ready To Drink range partnership with The Hundred to advertise hundreds of tickets to be won.

Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred

Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Pack shot of Lost Mary BM6000 Blueberry Sour Raspberry device.

Lost Mary launches first high puff vape device

Vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its first high puff count device for the UK market with its new rechargeable BM6000 range of vapes.
Deposit return schemes utilising reverse vending machines are already in use in a number of European countries.

DRS could cost retailers £40.7m

A bottle deposit return scheme in Scotland would cost retailers upwards of £40m just to set up, according to Zero Waste Scotland. The data was...
Confectionery aisle inside of a Day-Today store showcasing a vast array of chocolate bar options.

Inflation continues to tick upwards

Consumer price inflation has increased once again on a month-to-month basis and food and drink costs rise for the fourth month in a row.
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Touch up grey sales

Look at the ads and you’d think beauty was a young woman’s (and man’s) business. But you’d be very wrong, finds Kantar Worldpanel THERE is...

Convenience channel shows resilience

Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.

Tipples and drams on the night in

New drinks coming to the market for the first time that eager consumers may wish to pick up to enjoy a tipple during their big nights in.