New chiefs in role position
Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.
SGF mini-summit provides insights
Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
Communication is key on cup charges
The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Hovis offers bread and breakfast tips
Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt provides convenience retailers with tips on how they can drive up sales for breakfast through bakery products.
Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Elaine’s back to relaunch Motherwell
STAGE and screen star Elaine C Smith returned home to launch the new look of the shopping centre she used as a teenager.
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Aulds closes high street stores
Liquidation brings job losses for Aulds retail arm
Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards
Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Scottish Grocer and FareShare support communities
Charities and community groups across Scotland saw an uplift in produce donations thanks to the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection held in association with FareShare.
Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products
A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based convenience store chain ScotFresh, buying all nine of its stores.
Frubes unveils new look to drive sales with families
Kids' yoghurt brand Frubes has received a makeover, complete with gaming opportunities via a new QR code on the back of the pack.
Tap into tapas & wine nights with Tapabrava
Pernod Ricard is out to capitalise on the growing demand for Spanish foods by bringing Spanish wine brand Tapabravas over to the UK market.
New Goslings Rum docks in the UK
Love Drinks is set to bring an innovative new dark rum to the UK that has been aged whilst travelling at sea with Goslings Spirited Seas.
Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals
Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
Energising soft drinks with Red Bull
Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.





































