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.
Warburtons Gluten Free White Rolls are a must-stock for smaller stores, says the brand.

Quality counts in gluten-free category

With a wide range of consumers buying gluten-free products, Warburtons is urging retailers to stock quality bakery options to drive up sales.

Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites

Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.

More than 2m using e-cigs

Adult vapers triple over the last two years. One third use the product to give up; two-thirds also smoke tobacco. THE number of adults using...
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...
Pack shot of The Balvenie The Collection of Curious Casks 14 Years Old and 18 Year Old as well as The Glenfiddich 14 Year Old.

Drams of note for National Scotch Day

National Scotch Day comes on Saturday 27 July and, as such, William Grant & Sons has touted some new launches to stock up on in time for the national day.
Packets of Gosh! Street Food Aloo Tikka Bites and Katsu Bites are on a table with drawn sunshine rays behind them.

Gosh! expands on vegetarian Street Food with new Bites

Plant based food brand Gosh! has expanded on its Street Food range with the addition of new Aloo Tikki Bites and Katsu Bites.
A range of chillers inside a store stocked up with meat products with a stand in the middle of the floor with some cupboard essentials on them.

Concerning start to 2025 as inflation hits a 10-month high

While inflation hit a 10-month high at the end of January, it did little to dampen Scottish spirits as many families embraced local celebrations in earnest.
One Stop retailer Nathalie Fullerton told the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference about the shocking sexist remarks and behaviour she has faced.

Retailers take a stand against bigotry

Retailers have spoken out about the sexist and racist behaviour they have faced and steps they have taken to tackle the abuse.
A group of people open Jet Restalrig in Edinburgh using a pair of novelty scissors to cut a ribbon.

Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation

Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.

Finsbury Food’s festive fayre

Finsbury Food Group has set out its festive fayre for this year including licensed cakes from Baileys Irish cream liqueur and Thorntons chocolate.

Peperami has an Animal return

Peperami's meat-crazed mascot Animal is set to make its return to TV screens across the UK in a new ad following a ten year absence for the anarchic character.
A bottle of Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% stands on a white podium with blood oranges around it with a sunny background.

Thatchers introduces new Blood Orange 0.0% cider

Family cider makers Thatchers has reinvigorated the low/no alcohol category with the launch of its new Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% cider.
A man is stocking apples in a grocery store.

GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas

Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.

It’s show business

Independent delivered wholesaler Iain Hill Ltd has opened a showroom designed to offer new services to customers. John McNee paid a visit to find...
A pack of Wonderland Cocktails 12 Cocktails of Christmas stands on a green table with the 12 cans stacked around the pack against a red background and red baubles hanging from the ceiling.

Enjoy winter with Wonderland with new Christmas cocktails pack

Wonderland Cocktails encourage consumers to count down with its 12 Cocktails of Christmas, offering shoppers an expansive range of drinks options.