The Day-Today store on Beeches Road, Duntocher, Clydebank, that has been revamped by Vertex Scotland.

Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.

Belhaven assures quality in beer

When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Illegal tobacco sales on the rise

The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
ACC Tim Mairs of Police Scotland delivers a talk at the SGF Annual Crime Conference.

Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live

Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
Packs shots of the products that won the Product of the Year 2026 awards.

Product of the Year winners for 2026 revealed

The winners of the Product of the Year 2026 awards have been revealed highlighting some key products for retailers to stock up on for the year ahead.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Creamy Advent Calendar, Cadbury Puds Minis and Oreo Gingerbread.

Mondelēz decks the halls in Cadbury Christmas range

Mondelēz International has unwrapped its festive selection for the Christmas period 2024, featuring returning festive favourites and new additions.

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.
A bottle of Isle of Raasay whisky stands on top of a barrel in a warehouse with barrels in the background.

Isle of Raasay named World’s Best Scotch Whisky at Global Spirit Awards

Hebridean distiller Isle of Raasay has picked up the World's Best Scotch Whisky award at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards for its Cask Strength dram.

Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky

The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema

Protect store workers

SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link. THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Pack shots of Betty Crocker Cookies for Santa kits.

Betty Crocker unwraps new Cookies for Santa kit

Betty Crocker is set to deliver some memorable baking experiences for the whole family with its new Cookies for Santa Cookie Kits.

Andrew Peace wine bolsters the range

Australian wine brand Andrew Peace has launched six new SKUs to its range in time for the winter months offering larger formats at lower ABVs.

Creating a taste of things to come

Scottish Grocer speaks to AG Barr’s commercial director Jonathan Kemp about plans to reformulate Scotland’s ‘other’ national drink AMID growing consumer concern over sugar, pressure...
Terry's has launched a Chocolate Caramel Ball.

You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!

Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball

Dip in new flavours with D!P

Independent Scottish dip brand D!P has launched two new flavours to its range in time for the spring and summer, bringing the total offer up to five dips
Calais

No deal could be a disaster

Report finds Brexit could cost over £9bn