Gulf fuels ambitions with retailers

Certas Energy has been supporting its Gulf forecourt retailers with its new technology innovations, helping to track the forecourt store and customer loyalty.
A range of chillers in a convenience store with a range of chilled foods inside with DoubleCool branded doors attached to the coolers.

Win DoubleCool doors for your store’s chillers

One lucky retailer is in with the chance to win up to 16 doors to get fitted on to their open chiller section with the new giveaway from DoubleCool.
A can of Whitebox Cocktails' Collina & Co Espresso Martini serve stands next to a coupe glass with the cocktail inside, both stand on a tabletop against a blue background.

Whitebox Cocktails shakes up a new Espresso Martini

Edinburgh-based canned cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has launched its new Espresso Martini serve with the new canned Collina & Co Espresso Martini.
Colm Johnson spoke about Booker's Diversity & Inclusion progress at the SGF conference.

Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted

Convenience retailers heard shocking stories of racist and sexist abuse as well as uplifting tales of compassion for those in challenging circumstances at the inaugural SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference.

Gin Bothy calls for gin protection

Award-winning spirits producer Kim Cameron, owner of Gin Bothy, has called on Westminster to protect Scottish gin from imitation through GI status.
The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.

Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas

Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.

Road to ruin?

A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat. AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...

Celebrating 60 years of Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in East Kilbride has marked 60 years of production, standing strong as a stalwart part of Scotland's industrial history.
A group of people stand together to mark the winners of the Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition for 2026.

Scotmid names six new Scottish Favourites winners

Scotmid has chosen six new winners of its Scottish Favourites competition, highlighting the strength of local produce across the whole of Scotland.
Mohammed Rajak stands outside his Day-Today store in the image on the left and Shamly & Guna Sud stand outside their RaceTrack Pitstop Autoport store in the image on the right.

Retailers demand action on black market vapes

Store owners across Scotland have demanded that more action needs to be taken to stamp out the illicit trade of illegal vaping products in the country.

Scottish brands battling own-label rivals

Shopping habits change as inflation eases WHAT a year! Food and drink sales in Scotland are worth £11.8billion and are growing at 4.1%.  Brands make up...

Barr Brus up interest

Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
The electric forklift trucks at United Wholesale (Scotland).

Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.
Pack shot of Maryland Delightfully Good Choc Chip Cookies.

Maryland Cookies unveils first non-HFSS product with Delightfully Good cookies

The new Maryland Delightfully Good is available in Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s with an MRSP of £1.60.
Advert for the Jam Shed 2025 competition 'The Jammy Drop" offering people the chance to win a share of £20,000.

Win a share of £20k with Jam Shed competition

Australian wine brand Jam Shed is offering consumers the chance to win a share of a massive £20,000 as part of its latest on-pack promotion.