Utilising feedback to build tech offer

MHouse uses its feedback to build its tech offering and its sales
A bottle of Isle of Raasay Cask Strength Third Edition whisky stands next to the packaging for the whisky against a grey background.

Isle of Raasay rolls out third cask strength whisky edition

Hebridean distillery Isle of Raasay has introduced the third edition of its Cask Strength series with a 61.6% ABV single malt whisky.

Holyrood sets its new team

Cunningham takes over department considering statutory deposit and return scheme MEMBERS of the Scottish Parliament from all parties have been urged to support retailers following...
Advert for the collaboration between Doritos and F1 offering consumers the chance to win up to £10,000 with pack shots of Doritos Chilli Heatwave and Doritos Golden Sriracha.

Doritos drives up sales with Formula 1 promotion

Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its first promotion as part of its partnership with Formula 1, offering consumers the chance to win £10,000.
Exterior of united wholesale depot

United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
Jamie Sanders, from JTI, told SGF delegates that the illegal trade harmed their businesses.

Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade

Scottish convenience store retailers have been hearing from JTI UK public affairs manager Jamie Sanders why it is important for them to help crack down on illicit tobacco sellers.
Pack shot of The Balvenie The Collection of Curious Casks 14 Years Old and 18 Year Old as well as The Glenfiddich 14 Year Old.

Drams of note for National Scotch Day

National Scotch Day comes on Saturday 27 July and, as such, William Grant & Sons has touted some new launches to stock up on in time for the national day.
The revamped Spar store at Drymen.

Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
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PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership

Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .

Ben Lomond Gin secures a double win

Loch Lomond distilled London Dry Gin Ben Lomond has received a double gold medal for its Original Scottish Gin on the worldwide spirits stage.

Shops with feeling

Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.

New directions

Kilwinning retailer Sandeep Dhaliwal has been running the family business for three years.  His fresh ideas and a major refurbishment have yielded great results. We...

Convenience in brief | Scottish Wholesale Association, Spar Scotland and The Fed Awards...

Achieve the very best with the Scottish Wholesale Association WHOLESALERS have been encouraged to celebrate the best of their businesses once again by entering for...
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
ACR Local Shop Report

ACS launches 2020 Local Shop Report

Convenience stores generated more than £44 billion in sales in the last year, according to ACS’s Local Shop Report for 2020
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.