MFG and Morrisons strike £2.5billion deal
Leading independent forecourts operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is acquiring 337 Morrisons filling stations while the supermarket chain is taking a minority stake in MFG in a deal worth £2.5billion.
Disposable vape ban dismay
Industry members have weighed in on the Government's announcement to ban disposable vapes across the whole of the UK due to rising concerns over youth vaping.
IQOS Iluma ‘is future of tobacco now’
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting its 'heat not burn' IQOS Iluma as an alternative to traditional tobacco options and vapes.
Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Dairy far from run of the Mills
Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
Provide options across cigars
The cigar category offers convenience store retailers plenty of chances to bring in some extra sales, reckons Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
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.
Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade
Scottish convenience store retailers have been hearing from JTI UK public affairs manager Jamie Sanders why it is important for them to help crack down on illicit tobacco sellers.
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.
Driving milk drinks in the chillers
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers advice on how to build up dairy drinks across the chillers.
PGNJ Ltd grows its store network
Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
BAT urges regulation over vapes
British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year
The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
