Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.
Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
M&M’s boost indulgence with new Cookie Dough flavour
Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has unveiled a new indulgent variant for the M&M's brand with the Cookie Dough flavour.
Vault City fights the January blues with Iron Brew series
Edinburgh sour beer brewery Vault City has unveiled a new range of brews inspired by Scotland's national soft drink, with four sours to chase away the January blues.
Post Office has launched a new consultation
The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
SGF launches disposable vape recycling pilot
The SGF and Elfbar have teamed up to launch a new disposable vape recycling pilot scheme which is set to run across 20 SGF members' stores.
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Rallying support for GroceryAid Day 2026
Industry charity GroceryAid has urged businesses to get involved with its upcoming fundraising GroceryAid Day on 30 April this year.
RYO tobacco duty rise
Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
First class package
Winner: Â Whitburn Post Office and Costcutter
Post Office Retailer of the Year - sponsored by The Post Office
Interview with Teresa Hill, owner.
Winner details
Store trading area: 1,700...
Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range
Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
Capitalise on Minions craze with Yazoo and Premier Foods
Milk drinks brand Yazoo and ambient products firm Premier Foods are both bringing fun to kids' mealtimes thanks to the hugely popular Minions cartoon characters from the Despicable Me movies.
Gosh! expands on vegetarian Street Food with new Bites
Plant based food brand Gosh! has expanded on its Street Food range with the addition of new Aloo Tikki Bites and Katsu Bites.
Celsius unveils sponsorship of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Energy drinks brand Celsius has been named as the Official Energy Drinks sponsor of the upcoming Netflix Live Event Heavyweight Match Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van
Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.








































