Concern over youth vaping
A new Scottish Government study has revealed that more than one in seven disposable vape users in Scotland are underage.
Cruz in Spain for Cruzcampo
Heineken UK has kicked off a new campaign for its Cruzcampo lager brand with a focus on its Spanish heritage and Sevillian outlook on life.
The summer slush fund
Much of Scotland was hit by an early season heat wave. What was the in-store effect?
LAST month’s heatwave boosted demand for summer food...
Rates tweak is a welcome one
Mackay includes poundage shift in draft budget
SGF highlights the true cost of wage hikes to business
The SGF has said that the true cost of employment for retail businesses has now jumped up massively following a hike in national living wages.
Nisa supports Kirkcaldy convenience
Avens Retail has opened up its new store Kirkcaldy with support from Nisa Retail as the new fascia looks to elevate the convenience offering.
Lipton brings in the sun with Tropical Ice Tea drink
Tea brand Lipton has unveiled a new Tropical flavour across its Ice Tea range to tap into the rising popularity of the flavour variant seen across the UK.
The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024
Leading lights of convenience retail in Scotland were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Inflation refuses to budge
The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.
Taylors Snacks celebrates first year
Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.
Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’
BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...
Will Tesco Express join c-store group?
Constitutional change would allow major multiples into ACS
MULTIPLE grocers could soon be allowed membership of the Association of Convenience Stores, if a vote on...
Overprovision for cigarettes
ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals
Bonnington whisky mixes in sherry
Edinburgh based single malt whisky brand Bonnington has followed up on its inaugural release with the launch of its new Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask finish.
Rizla rolls back the clock this Christmas
imperial Brands has unveiled the latest limited-edition Vintage pack design for Rizla rolling papers, in a bid to drive up RYO sales this Christmas.






































