Pack shots of Twister Frrreeze with the on-pack promotion for Disneyland Paris.

Win a trip to Disneyland with new Twister Frrreeze lollies

Ice lolly brand Twister has unveiled its new Twister Frrreeze variant alongside an on-pack promotion offering shoppers the chance to win tickets to Disneyland Paris.

Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A man stands with his arms folded to the left-hand side of the image of the inside of a convenience store with cans of Coca-Cola and Diet Coke stacked up on the right and promotional material above the cans.

Coca-Cola celebrates convenience stores for 125th year in Great Britain

Coca-Cola has marked its 125 years in Great Britain by highlighting the strength and importance of the convenience channel to consumers across the UK.
Food sales suffered in March compared to the same month last year. The figures are distorted by the timing of Easter (March last year, April this year) but still point to an underlining decline in sales across Scotland.

Chill goes on as deals hit prices

Late Easter distorts sales figures but first three months show Scotland well behind UK performance MARCH was a poor month for food retailers across Scotland,...
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
A illustration showing the images of women without distinct feature for International Women's Day 2025. The International Women's Day logo sits in the bottom left corner with the hashtags #AccelerateAction and #IWD2025 in the bottom right corner.

Celebrating the influential women across convenience

Scottish Grocer has recognised the strengths of women across the convenience retail industry as part of International Women’s Day celebrations this year.
A retailer stands in their store behind the counter with a National Lottery 'Millionaire Made Here' sign on the table.

Allwyn shares the win with 20 National Lottery retailers

National Lottery operator Allwyn has rewarded 20 retailers across the UK £127k as part of its 'Share the Win' initiative to mark big winners in their stores.

Coca-Cola has a citrus fresh launch

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has a zesty new launch in its flavoured colas category with the addition of two lemon flavoured variants to its range.
Digital mock up of refrigerator units in a store from Danfoss.

Solutions for the planet and financial climate from Danfoss

Sustainable shopfitting solutions firm Danfoss reckons Scottish convenience retailers will benefit massively from its range of smart shop equipment.
Pack shots of Lenor Crease Releaser in travel-size bottles including Exotic Bloom & Moonlight Lily, Spring Awakening and Jasmine Red Berries.

Lenor is on the go for Crease Releaser range

Lenor has launched a new travel size format for its Crease Releaser range as the brand aims to alleviate the consumer stress of travelling.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.

Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Britvic is bringing back Tango Cherry in a sugar-free variant.

Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Finsbury Food’s festive fayre

Finsbury Food Group has set out its festive fayre for this year including licensed cakes from Baileys Irish cream liqueur and Thorntons chocolate.

Charitable calls

Community retailer Scotmid is looking for its next charity partner for 2023-24 to help fundraise and build support for a local cause.
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new scratchcard game along with a retailer competition to celebrate.

Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard

Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.