Customers and local good causes benefited from the relaunch of Spar Freuchie.

Strong financial results for CJ Lang

The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Calais Queue

BRC sounds no-deal alarm

THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could see food prices soar, piling pressure on low-income families. A new report from...
Snappy Group has launched a new Irish home delivery app called Centra Go.

Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Snappy Group, Nisa and Jisp, and PayPoint.
John Dunne, UKVIA director general, says the forum will explore major changes that will have a critical impact on the vapes industry and retailers.

UK vapes industry warns of taxing times

UK vapes industry leaders will gather next week to debate the impact of the new tax on products and to discuss how new vaping rules can protect consumers and responsible retailers.

Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe

Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.

Concern over youth vaping

A new Scottish Government study has revealed that more than one in seven disposable vape users in Scotland are underage.
Exterior image of the Asda Convenience store on Croftfoot Road in Glasgow.

Asda Convenience rolls out with One-O-One partnership

Supermarket chain Asda has introduced its new store concept Asda Convenience as part of a new trial with One-O-One stores in the Glasgow area.
Bottles of Old J Rum range are lined up with a bar background.

Old J Rum rolls out new Coconut variant

Old J Spiced Rum has unveiled a new Coconut flavour after the brand took to social media to find out what its fans were looking for in a new flavour.
Red Bull reckons having the right range will ensure a shop's energy drinks section is ready to meet summer demands.

Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull

Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
Pack shots of Wise Wolf French Sauvignon Blanc.

Wise Wolf expands with new white wine

Aussie wine brand Wise Wolf has reaffirmed its sustainability commitment with the new launch of its French Sauvignon Blanc white wine.

Vacancies soar on the high street

Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK
Pack shot of Fit Foods Lasagne Mac & Cheese.

Fit Foods launches Lasagne Mac & Cheese ready meal

Ready meals brand Fit Foods has unveiled a new indulgent meal solution with its new Lasagne Mac & Cheese packs, which the firm said is a UK-first.
A woman standing outside Scotmid Coop Store Front

Fund offering millions open

FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.

Booker given Makro OK

GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK. The news was confirmed last month by...
Advert for Carling's SPFL 2025-26 season campaign.

Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign

Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
Bottles of Inspired by Buxton Focus, Recharge and Immuno stand together with pieces of fruit around the three.

Nestlé unveils new Buxton functional water range

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK has unveiled a trio of new functional water variants to its line-up with its new Inspired by Buxton Peak range.