SGF launches first Diversity & Inclusion event
The SGF is set to host its first ever Diversity & Inclusion event in April to highlight the lived experiences of colleagues within the Scottish convenience sector.
Cathedral City returns to the small screen
Cathedral City aims to invite consumers to indulge in a cheese-filled meal time in its new ad 'City', which showcases ideal cheese consumption occasions.
Fuel duty slashed and NI threshold to rise
FUEL duty will be cut by 5p from six o'clock tonight (23 March), with a £3,000 increase in the National Insurance threshold to follow,...
SWA offers electric HGVs to rent
The SWA has kicked off a new initiative which will allow its members to hire out new electric HGVs in partnership with Renault Trucks and Vertellus.
Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Pepsi Max unveils new bottles for Caffeine Free variant
Soft drinks brand Pepsi is set to tap into the rising demand for more caffeine-free cola options with the launch of its new Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.
SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.  Â
C-stores set to reach £49bn
Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies
The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Scottish food and drink industry brings £5.2billion to table
Food and drink production contributes £5.2billion to the Scottish economy, according to an FDF report showing the importance of the sector.
A Lidl more planned
NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland.
More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...
Echo Falls pours out new Blue Raspberry wine
Vinarchy wine brand Echo Falls Fruit Fusion has unveiled its new Blue Raspberry flavour as an exclusive to the wholesale sector for three months.
The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime
President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
Madrà Excepcional 0.0% unveils new canned format
Premium lager brand Madrà Excepcional 0.0% has unveiled its new canned format in a bid to build up accessible, convenient options in the sector.
Updates brings World of Sweets faster to retailers
World of Sweets has brought a tranche of updates across tech and its field team in a bid to provide a better, faster service for its retail customers.
Are the days of cash coming to an end?
Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
CJ Lang boosts profits
Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.
