Still from the Wilkinson Sword 'Partners in Smooth' campaign with Formula 1.

Wilkinson Sword revs up Formula 1 partnership

Men's grooming brand Wilkinson Sword has kicked off a new campaign in partnership with Formula 1 featuring Atlassian Williams F1 team.

Labour plans £8 NMW rate

ORGANISATIONS representing convenience store operators across the UK have slammed the Labour Party’s intention to increase the rate of the national minimum wage, in...
Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner before Elaine C Smith took to the stage to host the awards at the Hilton Glasgow.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Pack shots of Jacob's Mini Cheddars Cheesy Specials Cheese & Red Onion and Cream Cheese, Garlic and Herb.

Jacob’s introduces a Special range for Mini Cheddars

Snacks brand Jacob's has added to limited edition variants to its range of Mini Cheddars with the new Cheesy Specials range of crackers.
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Sugar Free Cherry Crush cans and 500ml bottles.

Dr Pepper unveils a new Crush for this Valentine’s Day

Soft drinks brand Dr Pepper has unveiled a limited edition variant for Valentine's Day with its new Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Cherry Crush flavour.
Both David Lonsdale and Mo Razzaq voiced concerns over the impact abuse and violence has on store workers.

Plea for kindness in festive season

Retail chiefs have called on the public to remain kind and patient with all shop workers during the Christmas season as abuse of staff has reached eye-watering levels.
Pack shots of WKD X Citrus Ice and Purple Grape cans.

WKD expands on X range of drinks

Caffeinated RTD drink WKD X has rolled out two new flavour variants to its core range alongside the first dedicated media campaign for the sub-brand.

Mixologist’s Garden is mixing it up in Tesco

Freeze-dried fruit garnish brand Mixologist's Garden has made its first listing in Tesco stores with the launch of three variants.
Co-op operations director Kate McRae Graham.

Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers

The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
Costcutter and Best-one stores

Bestway buys Costcutter

Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.

Aulds retail business in liquidation

SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group. All...
Queue at Tesco

Two-metre rule returns

THE Scottish Government has called for retailers to return to two-metre physical distancing in stores as part of a raft of new coronavirus restrictions. Regulations...
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Did Games deliver gold?

Retailer near entrance of main venue sees traffic and crowd control slash business during sports fest. But other businesses register benefits of good weather and...
The distribution centre and transportation play vital roles, says CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean.

CJ Lang is a smooth operator

Building a good convenience proposition begins with getting the basics right – and that's what CJ Lang & Son Ltd seems to be doing in abundance.
Colin Smith presenting

Support for wholesale

THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Packs of Aero Milkybar and Aero Milkybar Buttons are stacked on semi-circle shapes against a blue background with a white table.

Nestlé unveils new Aero Milkybar range

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new collaboration between two of its legacy chocolate brands with the rollout of the Aero Milkybar range.