Get ready for the top shop honours
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
Iconic Swizzels sweets made into biscuits
Two of confectionery giant Swizzzels' most iconic sweets – Squashies and Love Hearts – are being brought to the biscuit category for the first time.
Londis Solo Convenience kicks off Allwyn shop refit work
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot have kicked off their store makeover plans after winning Allwyn's Local Retail Champions 2024 award.
Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
Michelle McManus returns to Scottish Grocer Awards
Scottish singer Michelle McManus is set to return to the Scottish Grocer Awards as the host for the upcoming 2026 ceremony.
Agent predicts c-store growth
Retail property prices rose by 11.3% after three years of decline.
C-stores still dominated by small businesses but multiples moving in.
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The Bru will get through
ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Etsu Gin unveils a citrus double act
Love Drinks has strengthened its portfolio of global drinks with the addition of two citrus flavoured Japanese gins from Etsu Gin.
Nestlé rolls out a trio of biscuit bar NPDs across KitKat and Blue Riband
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a trio of innovation across its biscuit bar treats for the KitKat and Blue Riband brands.
Cheez-It crowned at Product of the Year awards
Global snacking firm Mars has scooped up a Product of the Year accolade for its Cheez-It Snap'd snacks range, proving the brand's success here in the UK.
Marco Pierre White gin rolls out to Sainsbury’s stores
World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has entered into the gin market as the Mr White's Gin brand rolls out nationwide to Sainsbury's stores.
Fears voiced over phased generational ban
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products.
Get ready to play
From loyalty cards to mobile apps and web-based games, digital technology offers many ways to retain customers – what’s the future of loyalty technology?
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Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The Traitors confectionery range unveiled
Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its new range inspired by BBC's hit TV show The Traitors, blending sweets with gameplay.
Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets
The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
