ScotGov confirms generational tobacco ban
The Scottish Government has agreed to impose the controversial generational tobacco ban in Scotland, falling in line with the Westminster proposals.
Standing up to the criminals
Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
HFSS regulations riddle for retailers
Convenience channel leaders are warning the new Scottish HFSS restrictions that come into force from today (1 October) add further complexity and potential confusion for retailers.
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022
The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
Maryland Cookies unveils Terry’s Chocolate Orange collab
Maryland Cookies has unveiled a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate with its new Maryland S'wich Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.
An app tailored to retail
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
Smirnoff unveils new Miami Peach vodka flavour
Spirits giant Diageo has unveiled a new flavour for its Smirnoff Vodka range with the new fruity Miami Peach variant in both a bottle and canned RTD.
Costcutter and P&H form £5bn Buyco
Symbol group to take on Mace stores and wholesaler to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry
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Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Brothers Cider looks to the bright side
Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.
Chupa Chups bubbles up some new magic
Chupa Chups is set to inject some magic in the confectionery aisle with its new Big Babol Magic Cubes Bubblegum, featuring colour-changing cubes.
Councils could take control of business tax
Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
SNÜ launches Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch
Nicotine pouch brand SNÜ is launching a Fizzy Energy flavour across convenience, wholesale and independent retailers and claims its latest NPD will help store owners to capitalise on category growth.
Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards open for entries
Entries for the 2027 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards are now open – with two new categories up for grabs for the 2027 ceremony.
Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
