PayPoint builds on gaming offer with Fortnite vouchers
Payment services provider PayPoint has partnered up with Epic Games to include vouchers for Fortnite as part of its services for retail partners.
Celsius energy drinks debuts four new fruity flavours
Energy drinks brand Celsius has unveiled four new fruit-flavoured variants set to become its new 'core range' when they hit shelves in 2026.
National Lottery retailers set new record for age-verification
National Lottery operator Allwyn has reported new record figures for age verification test with retailers as part of its Operation Guardian.
Co-op confirms a further three store openings for Scotland
Co-op has announced its plans to open three new stores across Scotland as part of new plans to open 18 stores in the first quarter of 2026.
Join us in green revolution plea
Scotland’s £12.4bn food and drink industry urged to combine sustainability with economic growth
A set of green “ambitions” designed to make Scotland’s food and...
Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co
Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Awards profile – Merchandising award 2014
Winner: Spar Thornliebank
Merchandising Award winner 2014 – in association with P&G.
Interview with Allan Coupar, assistant manager
Store details
Symbol: Spar
Size: 2,500 sq ft
Opening hours: 7am – 10pm...
Nik Naks turns up the heat with Xtra Hot ‘n’ Fiery launch
Crisps brand Nik Naks has unveiled its hottest flavour yet with the launch of the new Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery variant to the snacks category.
Big birthday for Scotmid
Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary
SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday.
The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Retail Game Changers: Swizzels
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Considering your auto enrolment options
Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
Co-op store reopens in Tarbert
Co-op's store in Tarbert has reopened its doors for the local community following a 12-week investment programme to transform the entire store.
Symbol store numbers drop
THE number of symbol stores in Britain dropped last year and the number of non-affiliated c-stores increased in what appears to have been a...
Cadbury’s Big Win-Win returns with £100k worth of prizes
Chocolate brand Cadbury has brought back its popular Big Win-Win promotion offering consumers and retailer alike the chance to win from a prize pot worth £100k.
Subs and stamps grow the family
Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
McVitie’s expands Hobnobs with new Oaty Crunch Creams
Biscuits brand McVitie's Hobnobs has launched a new indulgent sandwich biscuits with its new Oaty Crunch Creams range.
