McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living
HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.
UWS records £5m sales increase
UNITED Wholesale (Scotland) has reported a £5m rise in turnover last year.
Turnover was up to £227m for the year ending December 31, 2015. Pre-tax...
Scotmid CEO to retire
John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.
SBF GB&I enters the alcohol RTD market
Suntory Beverage & Food has entered the alcohol RTD market for the first time with the announcement it is bringing its -196 brand to the UK.
LU expands biscuits range with Chocolat Noir
French premium biscuit brand LU has introduced a new dark chocolate variant to the range with the new LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir packs.
Haribo brings tangy tastes for new Goldbears and Balla Bites
Confectionery giant Haribo has unveiled two launches to its core range as the firm taps into the demand for more sour and zingy flavours in the market.
Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
Last chance for the Mrs Hinch Cosy Season P&G range
Consumers have been urged to stock up on the P&G Mrs Hinch Cosy Season range while stock lasts as the limited edition autumn scent comes to an end.
Agent predicts c-store growth
Retail property prices rose by 11.3% after three years of decline.
C-stores still dominated by small businesses but multiples moving in.
CHANGING shopping habits are...
International Women’s Day – BAT
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Allwyn launches safety first National Lottery operation
The National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has rolled out a new safety initiative Operation Guardian to encourage responsible retailing practices.
KP Snacks launches £45k retailer giveaway
Retailers have the chance to bag one of 90 £500 cash prizes in KP Snacks latest giveaway promotion with its Heritage Everyday Value crisps range.
Labour reaffirms UK commitment to DRS
Labour has confirmed the ongoing commitment from Westminster to deliver a fully operational deposit return scheme by October 2027.
IVG outlines its ambitions to hit £1billion in revenue
British vaping manufacturer IVG has unveiled its new ambition to reach £1billion in annual revenue within the next three years with plans to invest across its infrastructure.
Inflation creeps upwards at end of 2025
An increase in tobacco duty and food prices saw the overall inflation figure creep upwards at the tail end of 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.
