Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema

Standing up to the criminals

Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.

Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
Bottles of the Ben Lomond Gin redesign for 2026 are lined up on a wooden pier.

Ben Lomond Gin unveils new bottle design

Premium Scottish gin brand Ben Lomond Gin has unveiled a new bottle design across its entire range in a bid to strengthen its presence on shelves.

“Hammered” by new rates

A number of independent retailers have spoken of their dismay after learning their business rates payments are set to rocket. The Scottish Assessors Association made...
Tom Pook of Hovis, Dennis Williams and Sophi Williams of Premier Broadway Convenience store and actress Elaine C Smith stand on a stage at the Scottish Grocer Awards for the Community Store of the Year award win.

Awards Profile – Community Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier Broadway Convenience Store after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Summertime exercise routines can drive up sales of sports drinks, reckons Boost.

Boost sales with sports drinks

As people take to exercising in the sunshine, sports drinks can do well for c-store retailers – as long as they take into account the desire for value and taste, says Boost Drinks.
Pack shots of Baileys Squirty Cream and Baileys Espresso Extra Thick Cream.

Arla Foods unveils Baileys range for winter

Dairy firm Arla Foods has rolled out two new additions to its Baileys Cream range with the its first Squirty Cream in the UK and a new Espresso pouring cream.

Objections mount

Sainsbury’s/Asda’s merger proving unpopular
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers
A table dinner is set with different foods and bottles of Campo Viejo Contemporary Rosa and Blanco variants.

Campo Viejo introduces lighter Contemporary wine range

Rioja wine brand Campo Viejo has introduced the Contemporary lighter wines duo as the brand seeks to provide a fresher drinking experience.
The Fed's national president, Mo Razzaq.

Retailers warn of job cuts from Budget increases

The Fed has warned of potential job losses across independent retail stores across the UK due to the double whammy rise in minimum wage and NI contributions.

Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize

Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Natalie Marhsall, trade marketing manager at Aston Manor.

Retail Game Changers: Aston Manor

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Lifestyle image of packs of Fairfields Farm crisps lying on top of checked blanket.

Fairfields Farm grows into a new look

Fairfields Farm has unveiled the new look for across its crisps packs, highlighting a stark move towards a sustainable pack with a fresh new design.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
Pack shots of Tilda Ready Meals including Vegetable Paella, Sundried Tomatoes & Beans and Chickpea Korma.

Tilda builds convenience with new Easy Meals range

Rice products brand Tilda has expanded into full meal solutions with the launch of its new ready-to-heat Easy Meals range, offering further convenience for shoppers.