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RaceTrack Pitstop marks 15th anniversary

The Sud family has celebrated their 15th anniversary of running the RaceTrack Pitstop range of stores in the Greater Glasgow area.
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

Finish line in sight for retail crime bill

The campaign to offer retailers more protection from abuse and assault under the law has come tantalisingly close to victory
Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

Inflation falls in first month of 2026

A drop in transport and food & drink costs in January 2026 have helped contribute to a monthly fall in inflation, according to the ONS.

SBF GB&I resolves strike action

Suntory confirms procedures in place to minimise any potential trade disruption after union workers announce strike action on 5 February.
Pack shots of White Claw Vodka including Premium Unflavoured, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango.

White Claw launches first ever vodka

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
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Aldi store fight goes public

Edinburgh protesters match discount giant in planning dispute EDINBURGH Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams and their allies have struck back at plans to bring...
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed ‘disappointed’ by PayPoint monthly charge increases

President of The Fed Hetal Patel has called PayPoint's decision to raise its monthly fees "disappointing" while recognising the rise came from the current economic climate.

International Women’s Day – JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
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Inflated festive retail sales expected

Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.
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Wholesalers in COVID battle

WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Spar Scotland tradeshow success

CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

Scottish convenience store retailers are outperforming their counterparts south of the border, with stronger sales growth, according to TWC Group.
Headshot of Stephane Berset, UK general manager at JTI UK.

JTI appoints new general manager for the UK

Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Pack shot of new Aero Strawberry bar.

Market News | Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Aero, Delicious Desserts, Cod Almighty

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Packets of Fox's Fabulous biscuits sit on a table with biscuits placed onto plates with a mug of coffee between two packs of the biscuits – the biscuit variants include Half Coated Dark Chocolate Cookies, Half Coated Milk Chocolate Cookies, Milk Chocolate Cookies.

Drive up Mother’s Day sales with Fox’s gift ideas

Fox's Burton's Companies has outlined five ways in which convenience store owners can help to drive up extra sales in the lead up to Mother's Day.
Natalie Lightfoot, store owner at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston, stands wearing a Cheez-It branded jacket with an advert for the brand behind her with a picture of the post for International Women's Day 2025.

International Women’s Day – Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.