Fisherman’s Friend aims to keep sales strong as a hay fever remedy
Throat lozenges brand Fisherman' Friend aims to support consumers to fight back hay fever symptoms this year with a new campaign.
International Women’s Day – A&J Alloa Road Spar
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Co-op opens up in Gairloch
Co-op has marked its 10th new store across the whole of Scotland with the opening of its brand new, purpose-built shop in the village of Gairloch.
Spotlight on DRS insights
Deposit Return Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has hosted a conference as Scotland prepares to introduce the scheme.
Eden Mill takes next step with new stills installed at distillery
Scottish distiller Eden Mill has taken the next step towards its first new make spirit with the installation of its new stills at the St Andrews distillery.
Convenience in brief | Greens, PRA and PO news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
7UP Pink Lemonade flavour hits the shelves for summer
Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic has expanded on its range of 7UP drinks with the new Pink Lemonade flavour in time for the summer months.
Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Spar Scotland tradeshow success
CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.
Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar
Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Glen Scotia flies the flagship with new 12 Year Old whisky
Campeltown-based whisky brand Glen Scotia has introduced a new 12 Year Old single malt to its portfolio as its new flagship dram.
Soothing solutions from Jakemans
Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.
Mixed bag Budget for retailers
THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March).
Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
Knowing your rival
Investment, analysis and bright ideas regain sales and profit for hard-hit shop
Nisa retailer Sid Ali explains how he fought back after the Co-op opened
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