Rogue tobacco maintains sales
Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble
CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices
British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
JTI launches TPD2 plan
BIG changes come to tobacco manufacturing this May and major changes will affect tobacco retailers a year later thanks to the implementation of the...
McVitie’s and PG Tips take a tea break
Global snacking firm pladis has paired up its McVitie's biscuits brands with PG Tips in a bid to encourage more shoppers to take a tea break.
Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
XIX Vodka expands distribution with Red Star Brands partnership
XIX Vodka, created in collaboration with YouTube collective Sidemen, is set to expand its off-trade distribution through a new partnership with Red Star Brands.
Surf washes up a new look
Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.
The Fed mourns retail pioneer Margaret Adams
Senior members of the Fed have been paying tribute to its first-ever female national president, Margaret Adams, following news of the former Scottish retailer's passing.
OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal
THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Convenience retailers gear up for future
Hundreds of convenience store retailers heard about a raft of ways to help future-proof their businesses at the Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference.
VARS marks theft prevention milestone
Forecourt protection services firm VARS Technology has hit a landmark 1million incidents of reporting blacklisted vehicles, preventing losses at the pumps.
SGF signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge
The Scottish Grocers' Federation is backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland and has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can.
Scotland’s top brands: 41-50
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 41-50.
Transactions up at PayPoint
Cap-cutting payments services firm adds 395 British and Irish outlets in first quarter
Payments services firm PayPoint, which has been heavily criticised by many retailers...
Matthew Algie supports the future
Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.
Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war
Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.
