PayPoint has launched a new service to help FMCG brands and c-store retailers.

PayPoint’s retailer loans move

PayPoint has linked up with Funding Circle to allow the UK’s largest small business lending platform to provide funding access to the payment services provider’s network of 28,000 UK retail partners.
Pack shots of Four Loko Black cans.

Four Loko unveils new Black edition

Premium RTD brand Four Loko has announced its latest limited edition flavour with the Black variant, offering consumers a kiwi based fruity flavour.

Shopping in the age of impulse

INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...
Snappy Shopper and MHouse are working together for the benefit of retailers.

MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services

Two leading convenience channel EPOS providers have enhanced their services by teaming up with digital shopping specialists.

Council rates control plan blocked

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament. MSPs have voted to retain...
Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
Pack shot of the Cadbury FC Dairy Milk Cadbury Buttons as well as Maynards Bassets Jelly Babies.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Mondelēz International

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Promotional image of Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign with a Santa character outside a Spar store being lifted by a red ballon with the text 'Big Deals of Christmas' on the balloon.

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.
Co-op operations director Kate McRae Graham.

Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers

The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
A Lindt Pistachio Easter Egg lies on its back against a green background with Lindt Pistachio Truffles in a bowl to the left of the box, with a wooden spoon holding the truffles above the bowl, a flower to the bottom right of the image and a wide wooden tray at the top right.

Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg

Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.

Booker buys Londis and Budgens

WHOLESALER and symbol group owner is to buy symbol group Londis and its sister retail chain south of the border Budgens in a deal worth...
Anas Sarwar MSP and leader of Scottish Labour party.

Scottish Labour pledges support for convenience

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for fresh leadership to support the economy ahead of his talk at the SGF annual conference.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
The Fed's national president, Mo Razzaq.

Retailers warn of job cuts from Budget increases

The Fed has warned of potential job losses across independent retail stores across the UK due to the double whammy rise in minimum wage and NI contributions.
Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Doughnut-eee and Churrifically Churros-y tubs stand on a wooden table against a light blue background.

Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.

Tap into tapas & wine nights with Tapabrava

Pernod Ricard is out to capitalise on the growing demand for Spanish foods by bringing Spanish wine brand Tapabravas over to the UK market.