Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled
The organisers of GroceryAid Scotland’s flagship Checkout Scotland music festival have announced that Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band will be the headline act.
Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail
Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
Retailers set to win in Pepsi Ice Cream competition
Convenience retailers have the chance to win an experience day with Carlsberg Britvic to mark the launch of the Pepsi Ice Cream Flavours range.
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
FDF Scotland to help retailers prepare for HFSS regulations
Convenience retailers are being invited to join a Food & Drink Federation Scotland webinar about the forthcoming Scottish HFSS regulations that will affect many stores.
Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme
A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
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.
Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
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 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 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 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.
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.
