UK Gov considering vape tax
Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.
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.
Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start
The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive
Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.
Shop theft record broken
The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.
Cheerios launches new TV campaign
Breakfast cereal brand Cheerios has unveiled a new marketing campaign worth £5million that will see the brand back on TV screens for the first time since 2019.
Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram
Glencadam Distillery has launched an exclusive 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – which is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and comes with an RRP £700.
Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.
Cheerios get fruity with Very Berry
Cheerios get fruity with Very Berry
Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Panther M*lk eyes up European expansion
Glasgow-based cocktail brand Panther M*lk has announced new plans to expand its business overseas and enter into the European market in 2025.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Allwyn sets out steps on National Lottery
Allwyn Entertainment sets out its next steps for the National Lottery retailers as the firm prepares to take over the licence in February 2024.
Wholesaler call for halt to Tesco-Booker deal
SEVEN of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker...
Nine in a row for Margiotta
Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian
International Women’s Day – CJ Lang & Son
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.




































