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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.Â
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
