Pictured above, Scotmid’s new value-led store at Prestonpans provides more economy offers as well as an increased range of local products. And, pictured right, the new Stuart’s in-store butcher counter at the South Queensferry Scotmid.

Scotmid adds value to the package

Store segmentation takes a new direction as independent co-op opens revamped store with discount angle EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid is taking segmentation of its...
Dennis Forsyth, owner of KeyStore Stranrear, stands next to The National Lottery play station in store.

KeyStore retailer pockets £10k from National Lottery

Dennis Forsyth, store owner at KeyStore Stranrear, has scooped up a top prize of £10k as part of The National Lottery's Site, Stock, Sell programme.

Rogue tobacco maintains sales

Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...

Telmont invests in planet saving bottles

Champagne House Maison Telmont has broken with tradition through its innovative climate-positive use of transition glass for its bottles in a new project.
Packs of The Protein Ball Co Snack Packs stand upright on a table in Peanut Butter, Blueberry Oat Muffin and Salted Caramel flavours.

The Protein Ball Co rolls out new multipacks

Protein snacks brand The Protein Ball Co has unveiled its new multipacks format with the introduction of its new Snack Packs range.
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

JW Filshill hits £150k fundraising target for chosen charities

Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has achieved its target £150k fundraising goal for its six chosen charities as part of the firm's 150th anniversary year.
Rylan Clarke holds the Waken range of oral care products against an off-pink background.

Rylan shares a smile with Waken

TV star Rylan Clarke has thrown his smile behind the Waken oral care brand as its new ambassador and creative director to help introduce the brand to shoppers.
A campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under-18s.

Campaign aims to cut underage drinking

Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Retailers will be taking to the stage to discuss their real-life experiences of store theft, abuse and violence by shoppers at the SGF Crime Seminar.

Seminar highlights rising crime

Convenience retailers can learn about the best ways to tackle soaring thefts and in-store attacks at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation Crime Seminar next month.
Pack shots of Candy Realms Petrifying Pumpkins and Halloween Mallows Stackers.

Hancocks stocks up for Halloween candy

Hancocks has geared up for the Halloween season with new treats from Candy Realms for guisers or for nights in on the couch for this year.
Boost Energy is available in a range of formats.

Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks

Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.

Müller plans dairy closures

Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...

Juice Burst comes out punching in new campaign

Fruit juice brand Juice Burst is set to benefit from its largest marketing campaign yet with the launch of the new 'Punchy to the Core' initiative.
A range of slushie machines with bright colours are lined up containing slushie drinks of different flavours.

Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics

The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Cans of Hive Mind Honeyade, The Scottish Bee Company Chocolate Spread with Honey jar and bars of GNAW Chocolate with Honeycomb and Caramel are all grouped together to mark World Bee Day.

Trio of bee-corp brands unite for World Bee Day

B-Corp firms Hive Mind Mead, The Scottish Bee Company and GNAW Chocolate have teamed up to support World Bee Day this year.

Cadbury’s win-winning opportunity

Mondelēz International has brought back its The Big Win-Win competition across its Cadbury range with a huge prize pot up for grabs for retailers and shoppers.