Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq to discuss the store's ever-evolving off-trade selection after it was named Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Pack shots of XQS Cola Lime and XQS Fizzy Peach variants.

XQS unveils new flavours in nicotine pouch range

Nicotine pouch brand XQS has introduced two new beverage-inspired flavours to the range with Cola Lime and Fizzy Peach pouches.
Co-op Wholesale's Making a Difference Locally logo inside a store.

Co-op Wholesale launches Heart of the Community Awards

Co-op Wholesale has kicked off its 11th round of its Heart of the Community Awards, offering some crucial support to local causes across the UK.
Pack shots of Four Loko Remix Pulse and Remix Blitza variants.

Four Loko unveils new high ABV Remix range

RTD brand Four Loko has unveiled its next evolution with the launch of its high-ABV Remix range, complete with two new flavour variants.
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
Pack shots of Mr Kipling Simnel Slices.

Mr Kipling launches Simnel Slices in time for Easter

BAKED goods brand Mr Kipling has unveiled a new limited edition cake ideal for the Easter season with its new Simnel Slices pack.
Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.

Ice cream sales boom for Mackie’s

Scottish ice cream maker Mackie's has achieved record sales of more than £20million in the last financial year after pursuing an ambitious growth strategy south of the border. 
Pack shots of Hovis Best of Both with the Wicked For Good 2025 on pack promotion.

Hovis bakes up a trip of a lifetime in Wicked For Good pack promotion

Hovis has partnered up with Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good with an exclusive on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a family trip to Canada.
Both Pete Cheema and Hussan Lal have blasted the decision to put up the MUP.

MUP rise ‘not the solution’

Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
The Fed national president Muntazir Dipoti.

The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action

The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.

Two cider brands say cheers to summer

Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, stands outside the Weymss Bay Co-op store holding Brownings products.

Brownings rolls out to Co-op stores

Kilmarnock bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has announced a new deal with Co-op that will see its goods roll out to stores across North Ayrshire.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF highlights true cost of Budget hikes in new study

The SGF has highlighted the true cost of employment to convenience store employers following new rises to wages and National Insurance coming into force on 1 April.
Exterior shot of the Loch Lomond Group's Luss Distillery in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond Group opens the new Luss Distillery

The Loch Lomond Group has opened its new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience, Luss Distillery, on the banks of Loch Lomond.
A retailer stands in their store behind the counter with a National Lottery 'Millionaire Made Here' sign on the table.

Allwyn shares the win with 20 National Lottery retailers

National Lottery operator Allwyn has rewarded 20 retailers across the UK £127k as part of its 'Share the Win' initiative to mark big winners in their stores.