Get ready for the top shop honours
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
Stimulate sales with energy drink variations
Soft drinks firms set out the key trends that retailers should keep note of to help bring in an extra boost for their energy drinks sections in stores.
Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky
The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers
Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
Awards Profile – Best New Store
Scottish Grocer caught up with Broughton Market Edinburgh owner Yommana Crombie and manager Wayne Anderson after the shop won the Best New Store honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Events count in stores
Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.
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.
Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Taking real pride in Scottish produce
Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Crime surge revealed
The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
KP checks the nuts
KP Snacks aims to drive testicular cancer awareness this month with its first ever retailer video campaign featuring SnacKPartners retailers.
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.
Charity pair take biscuit
Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
