Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
Promotional image for the Ben & Jerry's exclusive retailer competition for summer 2026.

Ben & Jerry’s spreads community spirit with retailer giveaway

Ice cream firm Ben & Jerry's is offering independent retailers the chance to win a summer picnic event for their local community in a new exclusive competition.

Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show

Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
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.
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

InPost Group acquires Menzies Distribution

E-commerce logistics firm InPost Group has acquired a 70% stake in Menzies Distribution Limited in a bid to improve its parcel locker service in the UK.
A still image from the Magners summer 2025 campaign and sees people running in the image to the left with the phrase 'It's Magnertism'. The image to the right sees a Magners bottle being poured into a Magners pint glass against an orange background.

Magners brings a fizz to summer in new campaign

Irish cider brand Magners is set to bring some extra energy to the cider sector for the summer with its new marketing campaign 'That's Magnertism'.
Stephanie Karte, chief executive at Retailers Against Crime, stands next to an electronic billboard in Glasgow's Buchanan Street which features the Retailers Against Crime marketing campaign.

Retailers Against Crime launches national billboard campaign

Retail crime partnership Retailers Against Crime has launched a new awareness campaign offering shoppers advice on how to identify retail crime techniques.
The Day-Today store on Beeches Road, Duntocher, Clydebank, that has been revamped by Vertex Scotland.

Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products

A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
woman putting bottle in jacket

SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
The Spar Tradeshow event tent in Aviemore.

Spar Tradeshow makes a grand return

Spar Scotland welcomed over 800 delegates to its annual Spar Tradeshow event in Aviemore once again, marking another sell-out show for the fascia.
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

Bosses at Philip Morris Limited (PML) believe its newly launched IQOS ILUMA heat-not-burn range will be a real game-changer in the nicotine market.
The three new SKUs from American confectionery brand that have been released for Halloween.

Reese’s launches Halloween competition

American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.
Endurance athlete Russ Cook stands against a blue background wearing a Bulldog Skincare branded top.

Bulldog marks sponsorship of IronMan with Russ Cook

Endurance athlete Russ Cook has partnered with Bulldog Skincare as part of a new content series to showcase his training to take part in IronMan Leeds.
Bottles of Eden Mill's core gin range stand on a wall including Eden Mill Love Gin, Eden Mill Original Gin and Eden Mill Golf Gin.

Eden Mill brings a local focus to revamped gin range

Eden Mill has revamped its core range of gins, complete with a new label and dimpled glass bottle design to note the local nature of the spirits.
Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bars and Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons with the Win a Day to Remember promotion seen on packs.

Win a Day to Remember in biggest giveaway from Cadbury ever

Mondelēz International has kicked off its biggest ever on-pack giveaway for the Cadbury brand to help further build on the brand's 200th birthday celebrations.