Disposables deadline set
Retailers have until 1 April 2025 to remove disposable vapes from their stores and make major adjustments to the overall layout for the refillable sections.
ScotGov announces one year rates holiday
RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Insurance advice for convenience retailers
Getting the right insurance policy is a key business decision for c-store operators – and relying on a standard package could be folly, say the experts at Forum Insurance.
Allwyn launches safety first National Lottery operation
The National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has rolled out a new safety initiative Operation Guardian to encourage responsible retailing practices.
Camelot launches lottery legal challenge
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot has issued High Court proceedings against the Gambling Commission, over its decision to hand the next lottery licence to Allwyn...
Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
Catering for Dry January – and Damp January
Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.
Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut
Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.
JW Filshill hits £150k fundraising target for chosen charities
Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has achieved its target £150k fundraising goal for its six chosen charities as part of the firm's 150th anniversary year.
MFG and Morrisons strike £2.5billion deal
Leading independent forecourts operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is acquiring 337 Morrisons filling stations while the supermarket chain is taking a minority stake in MFG in a deal worth £2.5billion.
Convenience in brief | Scottish Wholesale Association, Spar Scotland and The Fed Awards...
Achieve the very best with the Scottish Wholesale Association
WHOLESALERS have been encouraged to celebrate the best of their businesses once again by entering for...
Tea makes an organic choice
Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
Simple drives premium skincare solution in new range
Face care brand Simple is set to drive shopper engagement with the brand with its new premium Repair+ advanced skincare portfolio.
Monin aims to shake up at home iced drinks with concentrate range
Syrup brand Monin is set to revolutionise the at-home iced drinks occasions with the launch of its new specially crafted concentrates range.
Convenience in brief | Stirling, UWS and CSG news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Go Forth Stirling, UWS and ShopMate, and Company Shop Group.
Digital tax date is almost here
ACS call for a one year delay is denied
