A chiller space in a convenience store stocking chilled dairy products.

Inflation falls to a new low

Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.

Star retailers shine on TV

Retailers Asiyah and Jawad Javed of Day-Today in Stenhousemuir have been inspiring TV viewers on both sides of the Atlantic through their contribution to the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic
Pack shots White Claw Blackberry cans.

White Claw rolls out Blackberry flavour for new season

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a new limited edition variant for the autumn with the roll out of its new Blackberry flavour across the off-trade.
The Golden Wonder brand is expanding its £1 PMP range.

Golden Wonder grows its £1 PMP range

The Tayto Group reckons it will help build profits across the snacking aisle in the new year with the launches in its Golden Wonder £1 PMP range.
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Coronavirus grants extended

Grants now available for multiple business properties THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties. Launched last month, the small business...

PVM has valued advice in good value

Perfetti Van Melle offers retailers tips on how to drive up confectionery sales over the festive period with a strong stock of PMP options in store.
Retailers should consider lower-calorie options to match demands, say bosses for White Claw.

White Claw aims for healthy sales

Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.

ScotGov confirms generational tobacco ban

The Scottish Government has agreed to impose the controversial generational tobacco ban in Scotland, falling in line with the Westminster proposals.
Pack shouts of Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette packs.

American Sour Punch candy spins to the UK

Retailers can bring in an extra risky element to the confectionery aisle as World of Sweets launches new Sour Punch Pickle Roulette packs.
Bottles of The Famous Grouse range lined up against a red background with the illustration of a grouse behind the bottles.

The Famous Grouse moves to William Grant & Sons

Premium spirits firm Edrington has announced plans for the sale of The Famous Grouse to William Grant & Sons as it makes a move away from blended whisky.

Plain packs go-ahead

But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...

GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Single-use vape sales are in decline

Younger consumers across the UK have already began to swap over to refillable vape options ahead of the ban, according to research from the University College London.
Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.
Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch
Scottish c-store owners were among the winners at the first Allwyn Local Retail Champions Awards.

Convenience, consumers and communities win cash

Allwyn has been ensuring that c-store owners as well as consumers can win with them, while Spar Scotland has been celebrating a year of making donations to good causes.