Rooting for diet change
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition calling on Glasgow City Council to endorse the Plant Based Treaty – which was launched at COP26.
Shops with feeling
Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.
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.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PGMA and CJ Lang and Spar Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Jisp, PGMA and CJ Land and Spar Scotland.
Market News | Galaxy, Bottlegreen, KP Snacks, LU
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs
Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
Asda begins forecourt rollout
Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.
Golden Wonder bets on big packs
The Tayto Group is set to capitalise on the cold winter nights in with new additions to its sharing range of Golden Wonder £1 PMPs.
Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
Symbols work to win business
Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be.
And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
Celebrations with Thorntons
Finsbury Food Group has rolled out new additions to its Thorntons range of cakes as the firm anticipates a greater uptake in indulgent variety for the category.
Mars chews Watermelon nationwide
Mars Wrigley has rolled out its Extra Sugarfree Watermelon flavour chewing gum to stores nationwide in a bid to capitalise on the demand for fruity gums.
International Women’s Day – Miller Samuel Hill Brown
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
