Uncharted territory

In its first Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers and representatives from the UK’s leading tobacco and tobacco accessories firms...
A poster for International Women's Day 2025 with an image of assistant manager of Premier Broadway Convenience Store Sophie Williams.

International Women’s Day – Premier Broadway Convenience Store

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Staff members from Spar Condorrat stands with primary school pupils from Whitelees along with staff members at the school.

Spar Condorrat hits major LifeVac milestone

Cumbernauld convenience store Spar Clyne Condorrat has announced a major milestone in its initiative to install LifeVac devices in the local community.
Irn Bru Xtra cans

Xtra choice at Burns

Consumers cutting back on sugar don’t need to miss out on the nation’s favourite Scottish soft drink during Burns Night this year.
Belhaven bottles

Cheers for a local discovery

Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
Interior image of the VB Distribution depot.

VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty

Nicotine products distributor VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval under the Vaping Products Duty scheme ahead of it going live.
Pack shots of Simon Howie Smoked and Unsmoked Streaky Beef Bacon.

Simon Howie brings home the Beef Bacon

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new alternative to pork bacon with its new packs of Streaky Beef Bacon in Smoked and Unsmoked variants.
Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Prizes on offer with Bestway

BESTWAY has relaunched its retail development programme, offering retailers the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series White Port, Amarone and Passito di Caluso.

Glasgow 1770 unveils new trio of Small Batch whisky

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its latest trio of whiskies in the Small Batch Series as the distiller continues to experiment with wine cask finishes.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Zero Cherry 500ml bottles and two litre bottles.

Irn-Bru introduces new Cherry flavour to Zero sugar range

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has expanded on its range of Zero sugar drinks with the addition of its new Cherry flavour as a core new addition to the range.

Council rates control plan blocked

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament. MSPs have voted to retain...
Angela Constance, justice secretary for the Scottish Government.

Justice for Scottish postmasters delayed

New legislation set to be introduced today will exonerate postmasters south of the border as Scotland confirms its own law could be on the way.

Symbols are vying for your business

Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

ACS Crime Report reveals huge cost of criminality

Crime report makes for grim reading
Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for finance and local government, stands in Scottish Parliament in front of the Scotland flag.

Scotland business rates frozen for another year

ScotGov has announced a freeze to business rates for another year, as retailers continue to face constant challenges to trading in the retail sector.

Scotland’s top brands: 8. Malcolm Allan

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 brand No.8 – Malcolm Allan.