SGF launches Scottish Election manifesto
The SGF has highlighted its key priorities for the next Scottish Government to consider in the convenience industry ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.
We’ll reconsider shopworker law
Parties tell SGF hustings that Holyrood could look again at parity with emergency services for offences against store staff
CALLS for shop workers to be...
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.
Violence against staff rises in SGF report
Scottish retailers have reported an increase of violence against their staff members according to the new Crime Report 2025/26 from the SGF.
PayPoint invites retailers to take part in annual survey
Payment services firm PayPoint is inviting its retailer customers to take part in its annual survey to gain feedback across its services.
Top 10 Scottish take-home alcoholic brands 2025
Discover which Scottish alcoholic drink brands have made it into the Top 10 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator’s latest data.
C-store boom set to run and run
BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...
Love Drinks rolls out new Roley’s Super Natural Lager to its range
Off-trade distributor Love Drinks has added the new British brand Roley's to its portfolio with the launch of the brand's Super Natural Lager, a beer with some unique benefits.
SGF warns budget will cost c-stores millions
The SGF has warned rises in employer costs from the UK Government's budget will leave retailers across Scotland massively out of pocket.
Lunchbox treats from Angelic and Maryland for school kids
Scottish Grocer highlights two brands - Angelic and Maryland - whose sweet treats will be ideal for children's lunchboxes as they return to school.
Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll
Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.
Rallying support for GroceryAid Day 2026
Industry charity GroceryAid has urged businesses to get involved with its upcoming fundraising GroceryAid Day on 30 April this year.
A game of two halves
Scotmid year-ends show profit up
SCOTTISH independent co-operative Scotmid saw turnover fall but trading profit increase in the year to the end of January. It...
Loyd Grossman marks 30th anniversary with new premium sauces and trips to Italy
Ambient sauces brand Loyd Grossman has rolled out a new range of premium sauces to mark the brand's 30th anniversary of trading in the UK.
OXO is back on TV for the autumn
Stock cube brand OXO is back on the TV screen for the autumn as Premier Foods kicks off a new family-focused creative to drive up awareness of the brand.
Cheers to new vodka RTDs
The Coca-Cola Company and Pernod Ricard have teamed up to create Absolut Vodka & Sprite, while Diageo is using its Ciroc vodka in two new sparkling RTDs, with the newcomers set to help boost sales in convenience stores.
