Interior depot image of Bestway's 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals' Easter 2026 campaign.

Bestway brings a buzz for Easter campaign

Bestway Wholesale has kicked off its new marketing initiative for the Easter period with its 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals' campaign.
Asad Shah

Shock and grief follow murder of Glasgow shopkeeper

SCOTLAND’S convenience retailing community has reacted with shock and dismay to the murder of Glasgow newsagent Asad Shah. The 40-year-old was killed - in what...
An image of a refrigerator unit inside a convenience store with soft drinks inside and doors on the chiller.

Energy costs push inflation back above 3%

A rise in the energy price cap has caused overall inflation to increase back above 3%, according to the latest stats from the ONS.

Walker’s NonSuch offers safe toffee gifting

Stoke-on-trent toffee brand Walker's NonSuch has encouraged retailers to stock up on gifting options without seasonal packs to support sales the whole year.
Bottles and cans of beers sit in a chiller in a store.

It’ll Cost You campaign drives home danger of proxy buying

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has announced the return of its 'It'll Cost You' campaign to help deter proxy buying over the summer months.
The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban

Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Forum Insurance offers convenience retailers bespoke cover to suit each store.

Insurance advice for convenience retailers

Getting the right insurance policy is a key business decision for c-store operators – and relying on a standard package could be folly, say the experts at Forum Insurance.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.

Beast of a promotion on Golden Wonder packs

The Tayto Group's new promotion across Golden Wonder Transform-A-Snack offers consumers the chance to Transform their holiday destination this year.

Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally

Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.
Mackie’s of Scotland chocolate bars

Gifting to suit every demand

Opportunities for chocolate gifting are in high demand during the first quarter of the year.

Research backs wider SGF role

MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.

Tesco and Booker deal is done

Shareholders for both firms overwhelmingly back merger
Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards logo against a blue background.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.
KP Nuts launches new Luke Littler on-pack promotion

KP Nuts launches new Luke Littler on-pack promotion

KP Nuts launches new Luke Littler on-pack promotion