How will we tax?

Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote. SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
A group of kids in school sit between banners for the Healthy Living Programme Welby Breakfast Club and Scotmid Co-op.

Scotmid pledges support to the HLP

Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.
A group of people open Co-op Selkirk using novelty scissors to cut a Co-op branded ribbon.

Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland

Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.

Watchdog could block supermarket merger

Extensive competition concerns could spell end for £3bn deal A SIGNIFICANT blow has been dealt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as competition...
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

ScotGov confirms Disposable Vape Ban details

ScotGov has published its response to the disposable vape ban consultation, offering greater clarity on single-use vapes and enforcement of the ban.

Minimum wage going up again

CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring. The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
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.
Pete Cheema, chief executive of the SGF stands outside Scottish Parliament with an image of the SGF Guide to MUP 2024 next to him.

SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP

The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.
Store front image of Day-Today Bankton Convenience Store in Livingston.

UWS offers comprehensive help every day

Day-Today boasts award-winning retailers who benefit from the UWS team's support offering the opportunity to drive up sales in the store.

Disposables deadline set

Retailers have until 1 April 2025 to remove disposable vapes from their stores and make major adjustments to the overall layout for the refillable sections.
Pack shots of Peacock Cider Passion Fruit & Guava.

Kingfisher Drinks struts out with the new Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava cider

Premium world beer, cider and spirits firm Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with the new Passion Fruit & Guava drink.
Golden Wonder is opening up the spice trend further with its latest £1 PMP launch – Chilli & Lime Transform-A-Snack.

Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles

Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
Colette Backwell

A new sheriff in town?

Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
The new look for Black and McCallum's aligns with the revamp Belhaven Best saw in 2023.

Belhaven gives stouts a new look

Scottish brewer Belhaven has revealed a new look across two of its stout variants, helping to add consistency across its canned beer range.
The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa.