Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...

Monster launches a crisp new flavour

CCEP is out to prove one Bad Apple can make the barrel with its latest launch in the Monster Energy Juiced range, Bad Apple.
Tesco has opened several stores in Glasgow’s west end but Say No to Tesco wants chain store numbers to be capped.

Every little doesn’t help

Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets A GROUP of residents in...
Pack shots of Carte D'Or Mini Indulgence Eton Mess, Magnum bonbon Gold Caramel Billionaire and Ben & Jerry Peaces Salted Caramel Brownie.

Unilever builds on ice cream snacking

Household goods firm Unilever has launched a new range of snacking formats across its ice cream brands including Magnum, Ben & jerry's and Carte D'Or.

Market News | Diageo, Birra Moretti, Whitley Neill, Absolut

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Convenience retailers have the chance to win a £1,000 prize from milkshake brand Shaken Udder.

Convenience retailers can win £1,000 prize with Shaken Udder

Premium milkshake brand Shaken Udder is launching a campaign giving convenience retailers the chance to win a £1,000 prize as part of its 20th birthday celebrations.
Promotional image for The Single Cask bottling of Teaninich Distillery Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Years Old with a blown up image of the label on the bottle to the right.

The Single Cask bottles up support for the industry

Independent bottling firm The Single Cask has pledged its support to the industry with all proceeds from its new launch going to The Drinks Trust.
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.

Williams moves in at Spar

ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller. There are over 300 stores in the...

Maclean joins c-store health campaign

CELEBRITY chef Gary Maclean is going to show Scottish convenience store customers how to cook from scratch. Maclean – who currently serves as Scotland's national...

MUP will hit over half of drinks

MORE than half of off-trade alcohol sold in Scotland is being sold for less than 50p a unit, the figure set for minimum unit...
Minah Shannon from BBC's The Traitors stands holding a red book with the title 'Jane Hare' whilst holding her index fingers to her lips to tell people to shh.

The Traitors star Minah teams up with Mars to keep Easter treats hidden

BBC's The Traitors star Minah Shannon has teamed up with Mars Wrigley to roll out a range of limited-edition Easter books that house a secret of their own.
Swizzels is set to capitalise on those sweet-toothed, on-the-go, busy consumers.

Swizzels drives the sweeter commuter route

Sweet-toothed shoppers looking for something to munch on while they are out and about should be covered by the selection from Swizzels, the confectioner reckons.
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
Pack shots of Happi Oat Milk Chocolate Pistachio Crunch Easter egg.

Happi joins Dubai chocolate craze with pistachio Easter egg

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has unveiled its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg, allowing plant-based shoppers to take part in the viral consumer trend.

Don’t delay, enter the Scottish Grocer Awards today

It’s almost time to get the wheels in motion again for the biggest party on the Scottish retail calendar.
JW Filshill hits £5m operating profit up 18.7% for 2024

JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7%

JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7% for 2024