Discounters break records
Symbols grow but fall behind the pace as Aldi and Lidl storm ahead again
SYMBOL stores and independents continued to show growth in the latest...
World Cup bank holiday confirmed for Scotland
An additional bank holiday day has been confirmed for 15 June to allow shoppers to get behind the national team for its first game in the Fifa World Cup.
ACS seeks respondents for Crime Report
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to respond to its annual Crime Survey, ahead of the launch of its 2025 Crime Report next year.
Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts
Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
Convenience in Brief | Scottish Grocer Awards, Post Office and Spar news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about its own 2023 awards ceremony, Post Office cash stats and Spar's help for charity.
Set for a capitals showdown?
17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers
SCOTLAND’S and the...
Labour plans £8 NMW rate
ORGANISATIONS representing convenience store operators across the UK have slammed the Labour Party’s intention to increase the rate of the national minimum wage, in...
Skittles launches new Citrus flavour for the summer
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought a bold new twist to the Skittles brand with the launch of Skittles Citrus into the category.
Round 1 goes to Holyrood
Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing
SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
Unitas unveils Winning with Unitas brand building plan
Wholesale buying group Unitas has unveiled its new Winning with Unitas initiative, offering suppliers a key opportunity to drive up sales with the group's members.
Aero Coconut sharing chocolate bar rolls out across retail
Confectionery firm Nestlé has expanded on its range of sharing options with the launch of its new limited edition Aero Coconut 90g sharing bar.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Mondelēz International
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Swizzels has a Marvellous new Mallow launch
Swizzels has marked its first new expansion in its Marvellous Mallows range with its new Countlines product, the first new launch since 2022.
JET charges ahead with new EV sites
Forecourt operator firm JET has seen masses of success for its ultra-rapid EV charging JET CHARGE service as it is set to roll out across more Scottish sites.
Thatchers Cider rolls a Juicy launch to retail
Thatchers Juicy Apple Cider is set to make its retail debut as the new launch rolls out to Morrisons stores, with plans for a further roll out in the channel.
Charitable calls
Community retailer Scotmid is looking for its next charity partner for 2023-24 to help fundraise and build support for a local cause.








































