BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according to industry research and education group IGD.

C-store boom set to run and run

BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...

Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers

Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
Exterior image of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch and a photo of Girish Jeeva, owner of the store.

Girish’s Barmulloch store is set to change to Costcutter

Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch is set to change fascia this month as Girish has announced he will be moving to the Costcutter symbol for the store.

Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme

A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
Pack shots of Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese.

Doritos brings Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese to UK shelves

Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its new Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese flavour following its runaway success across the pond in the US.
A group of retailers stand together for the *Shopt Refer a Friend Scheme launch with a neon sign of the *shopt logo.

*Shopt kicks off Refer a Friend scheme

Retailer rewards app *shopt has kicked off its new 'Refer a Friend' scheme, offering current users the chance to earn up to £1,000 to spend in the app.
Deposit Return Scheme

New date for DRS

A NEW date has been set for Scotland’s proposed deposit return scheme. Scottish Government minister for circular economy and co-leader of the Scottish Greens Lorna...
Product shots of Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce bottles.

Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup

Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch.

Tech advantages of retail opportunities

Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
Pack shots of Olbas OTC range including Olbas Menthol Pastilles, Olbas Inhaler, Olbas Breathe Easy Patches, Olbas Oil, Olbas Nasal Spray and Olbas Shower Gel.

Olbas pushes for self-care during cold and flu season

As cold and flu season settles in, OTC remedies brand Olbas has highlighted new research of a generational divide in how people care for themselves when sick.

90 years in the bag

Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...

Scotmid donates £50k to cancer research

Scotmid has donated £50,000 to the Jamieson Spatial Laboratory, a Glasgow-based Cancer Research UK centre to support funding for state-of-the-art equipment.
Pack shots of Popworks snacks including Sweet & Salty and Sweet BBQ with an on-pack promotion for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film

Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Edinburgh Gin lifts the spirits for Christmas

Edinburgh Gin aims to encourage more consumers to trade up for their gin gifting this year with the relaunch of its Christmas gin edition.
Pack shots of Dr. Oetker American Style Pancake Mix Chocolate.

Dr. Oetker offers extra indulgence for this Pancake Day

Home-baking brand Dr. Oetker has rolled out an extra indulgent option for Pancake Day this year with its new American Style Chocolate Pancake Mix.