Rates set to vary

SHOPS of similar size and rateable value in different parts of Scotland could find themselves paying significantly different commercial rates after the country’s local...
Golden Wonder is opening up the spice trend further with its latest £1 PMP launch – Chilli & Lime Transform-A-Snack.

Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles

Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
Forum Insurance offers convenience retailers bespoke cover to suit each store.

Insurance advice for convenience retailers

Getting the right insurance policy is a key business decision for c-store operators – and relying on a standard package could be folly, say the experts at Forum Insurance.
Nicola Sturgeon walking across stage with SNP in large letters

We’ll still push for our causes

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
Pack shots of Doritos Gingerbread, Walkers Emmental Cheese, Walkers Beef Wellington and Walkers Sensations Honey Glazed Ham are all against a Christmas tree background design.

Walkers’ Christmas flavours roll out with Doritos Gingerbread

PepsiCo has unveiled its festive line-up for Christmas 2025, complete with a sweet touch for the Doritos brand with the new Doritos Gingerbread flavour.
Premier 'Refresh @ Premier' Station with slushie machines including Tango Ice Blast, Coca-Cola Frozen and Fanta Frozen.

Rising energy costs push up inflation

A rise in Ofgem's energy price cap has pushed inflation back up above the Bank of England's target of 2%, according to the latest ONS data.
Asda express store front

Express plans for convenience

ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
two drams are poured from a whisky bottle

Raising a glass to malt whiskies

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish alcohol brands.
Promo of the return of KitKat Cookies & Cream two finger biscuits, with a pack shot of the multipack and unwrapped KitKat Cookies & Cream biscuits to the side against a red background. The text reads "Guess who's back?".

KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves

Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.
Asiyah and Jawad Javed are congratulated by editor Giles Blair, Republic Technologies sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson and Elaine C Smith.

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.

Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Promotional image of the Healthy Living Programme's team up with Snappy Shopper to deliver free bananas in August.

HLP teams up with Snappy Shopper to deliver free bananas

The Healthy Living Programme has strengthened its commitment to delivering wellbeing across Scotland through its new partnership with Snappy Shopper by offering free bananas through the app.
Keeping a selection of seasonal stock, such as Edinburgh Christmas Gin, before December can target early shoppers.

Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock

Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
The PRA Forecourt Roadshow Scotland attracts plenty of visitors and trade stands.

PRA roadshow helps to drive growth

Forecourt operators and exhibitors alike hailed the Petrol Retailers Association's recent Scottish roadshow as a huge success.
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CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa

Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Pack shots of Hellmann's Spicy Mexican Inspired Sauce and Sweet & Sour Sauce.

Hellmann’s double dips with two new sauces

Hellmann's is set to capture the attention of consumers who are more experimental with their food with the launch of its two new sauce options.