Advert for the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2025 'Embracing Equality & Inclusion for All' with the logo for the event and a logo for the headline sponsor Booker. The logo for the SGF sits in the top right corner with the date Thursday 3 April at the bottom with the location Crowne Plaza, Glasgow.

SGF launches first Diversity & Inclusion event

The SGF is set to host its first ever Diversity & Inclusion event in April to highlight the lived experiences of colleagues within the Scottish convenience sector.

Cathedral City returns to the small screen

Cathedral City aims to invite consumers to indulge in a cheese-filled meal time in its new ad 'City', which showcases ideal cheese consumption occasions.

Fuel duty slashed and NI threshold to rise

FUEL duty will be cut by 5p from six o'clock tonight (23 March), with a £3,000 increase in the National Insurance threshold to follow,...
Renault Vertellus electric vehicle truck drives down a road with a dark sky.

SWA offers electric HGVs to rent

The SWA has kicked off a new initiative which will allow its members to hire out new electric HGVs in partnership with Renault Trucks and Vertellus.
The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban

Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Pack shots of Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.

Pepsi Max unveils new bottles for Caffeine Free variant

Soft drinks brand Pepsi is set to tap into the rising demand for more caffeine-free cola options with the launch of its new Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.
woman putting bottle in jacket

SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes addresses the FDF Scotland Parliamentary reception.

Scottish food and drink industry brings £5.2billion to table

Food and drink production contributes £5.2billion to the Scottish economy, according to an FDF report showing the importance of the sector.

A Lidl more planned

NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland. More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...
Pack shots of Echo Falls Blue Raspberry wine.

Echo Falls pours out new Blue Raspberry wine

Vinarchy wine brand Echo Falls Fruit Fusion has unveiled its new Blue Raspberry flavour as an exclusive to the wholesale sector for three months.
Head shot of Hussan Lal, president of the Fed in Scotland.

The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime

President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
Pack shot of Madrí Excepcional Zero 440ml can with a four pack.

Madrí Excepcional 0.0% unveils new canned format

Premium lager brand Madrí Excepcional 0.0% has unveiled its new canned format in a bid to build up accessible, convenient options in the sector.

Updates brings World of Sweets faster to retailers

World of Sweets has brought a tranche of updates across tech and its field team in a bid to provide a better, faster service for its retail customers.

Are the days of cash coming to an end?

Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
Colin MacLean stands infront of a Spar delivery truck.

CJ Lang boosts profits

Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.