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The Co-op store on Old Station Road, Biggar, has reopened after a major revamp.

Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.
Product of the Year has rolled out its consumer-voted winners for 2024, highlighting some key Scottish trends in the process.

Product of the Year winners for 2024

The annual Product of the Year winners have been officially revealed for 2024, with some key items included in the range for convenience store retailers to stock up on.
A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.

Tango unveils its new Outrageously Orange ad

Tango Orange is back on the TV for the summer months as Britvic unveils its new multi-million pound marketing campaign 'Outrageously Orange'.
The Scotmid team at the Sammies award celebrating their double award win.

Scotmid bags a double win at Sammies awards

Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid has bagged a double win at the Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards for its operations.
Image overlooking the depot floor of United Wholesale Scotland's Queenslie location.

United Wholesale Scotland acquires Time Wholesale Services London depot

United Wholesale Scotland has announced its first venture south of the border with the purchase of Time Wholesale Service's London depot.

Magnum toasts deal with Co-op

Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum has secured a new deal with Co-op to supply the drink over 30 stores across the country.
Cans of Rockstar Energy Drinks including Tropical Guava, Zero Sugar Blueberry, Original and Zero Sugar Strawberry Lime.

Rockstar unveils 2 for £2 PMP deal

Soft drinks giant Britvic has annoucned a shake-up to its Rockstar Energy Drinks PMP range and will offer consumers a new '2 for £2' deal from the new year.
Pack shots of Magnum Vegan Almond single bars.

Magnum unveils new recipe for Vegan ice cream

Ice cream brand Magnum has introduced a new soy-based recipe for its vegan ice cream range, kicking off with its Vegan Almond stick.
A can of Red Bull Curuba Summer Edition is next to a glass filled with the energy drink on a table with greenery blurred in the background.

Energising soft drinks with Red Bull

Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.

Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas

Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.

The fight goes on

Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP Dennis and Linda say they’re...
Image of the front of the Spar Scotland trade show tent with vans parked outside.

Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
business-rates-reduction-calls

Budget must bring rates action

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on government to publish a timetabled plan to “substantially reduce” business rates .
Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer, stands at a podium delivering a speech with a TV screen featuring her to her left.

ACS warns of £634m cost from Budget

The ACS has warned of a massive hike in costs for c-store owners of £634million should certain policy changes be implemented in the Autumn Budget.
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