Industry critical of business parking tax
PLANS to give Scottish councils the power to charge businesses for parking spaces have come under fire from retail industry stakeholders.
The proposed Workplace Parking...
Yoplait launches Yop 500g into Booker Wholesale
Yoplait launches Yop 500g Strawberry, the UK’s only drinking yoghurt, to independent retailers, offering a nutritious, protein-packed option for all ages.
Snappy Shopper delivers support for local stores
Snappy Shopper talks about the benefits of its service to retailers amid the financial crisis.
Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year
Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Walls rolls out a tasty way to start the day
Wall's Pastry is out to vary up the selection at breakfast time with the launch of its new All-Day Breakfast range, complete with all-new recipes.
You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!
Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal summer promotion
Irn-Bru is set to kick off its new summer promotion this August, offering consumers the chance to bag some goodies ideal for the sun.
Imperial Brands charges up new 1000 Puff vape devices
Imperial Brands has unveiled a new rechargeable vaping device with its Blu Bar Kits, with a system that offers up to 1,000 puffs per pod.
BrewDog unveils new ‘What have BrewDog done now’ marketing campaign
Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new marketing campaign inspired by some of the tabloid headlines that have followed the brand for years.
Brian Cox clocks off with new Malibu ad
Hollywood actor Brain Cox has teamed up with coconut rum liqueur brand Malibu in a new campaign that encourages people to prioritise the work/life balance.
Pub boss wins store go-ahead
A Dundee pub and club owner is set to make his first move into convenience retailing after councillors approved plans to turn one of...
Marie Brizard serves up spring inspiration with Spritz cocktails
French liqueur and syrups brand Marie Brizard has served up some cocktail inspiration for the spring with a trio of Spritz serves.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
