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Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer.

PRA is on a journey with its members

The Petrol Retailers Association has highlighted some aspects of forecourt retailing that store owners should keep note of following its roadshow.
Get More Vits reckons the new squash range will suit Scottish shoppers.

Get More Vits widens its offering

Get More Vits has widened its offering with a range of multivitamin squashes that it reckons are ideal for Scottish consumers.
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.

SGF looks to the future

The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.

KP Snacks’ biggest retailer giveaway

KP Snacks has marked its milestone 70th anniversary for its KP Nuts brand with its biggest ever retailer giveaway with a total fund of £70,000.
James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

Crisps are an absolute must-stock for retailers during the festive season and Scottish brand Taylors Snacks has been offering advice to convenience store bosses on making the most out of the category.

Swizzels matches Veganuary sweet demand

Swizzels has encouraged retailers to appeal to every consumer demand when it comes to Veganuary for this year, right across the entire store.
The Ilchester Cheese festive selection and Wensleydale with Spiced Fruits.

Market news | Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain, Capri-Sun

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales – this time from Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain and Capri-Sun.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Retailers can introduce more customers to the BrewDog range with a variety of options.

Craft beer ‘outperforms market in c-stores’

Craft beer options have remained at the top of the shopping list for plenty of Scottish consumers during the last few years, and 2024 should be no different – especially in the convenience channel, reckons BrewDog.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
Product of the Year has rolled out its consumer-voted winners for 2024, highlighting some key Scottish trends in the process.

Product of the Year winners for 2024

The annual Product of the Year winners have been officially revealed for 2024, with some key items included in the range for convenience store retailers to stock up on.
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.

Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters

Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.
Childhood friends Tony Stone and Bob Arnott founded the Stoats porridge oats brand.

Stoats takes pride in local roots

Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.