The revitalised Nisa Local store on Yoker Mill Road in Glasgow.

Nisa on big drive to recruit stores

Nisa has announced ambitious plans to expand its network of stores – at the same time as a revitalised Glasgow outlet reopened to serve its local community.
A pack of Walker's Luxury Mince Pies sits on a table with a mug next to it and one of the mince pies to the other side of it. In the background, the pies are stacked up on a table and there is a Christmas tree.

Walker’s sets out Christmas range for 2026

Traditional shortbread brand Walker's Shortbread has rolled out its festive range for 2026 complete with a range of additional new treats.
Home-made sandwiches remain the popular option for lunch, according to Hovis.

Hovis fulfils lunchtime needs

Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt has been sharing insights on what c-store retailers should stock so they can make themselves the perfect lunchtime sandwich.
Members of the Scotmid Co-op and Alzheimer Scotland teams stand together holding signs that read £474,474 to highlight the fundraising the retail chain has made for the charity.

Scotmid marks landmark fundraising for Alzheimer charities

Scotmid has helped to raise a whopping £474,474 for Alzheimer Scotland over the last 12 months through various initiatives across its stores.

Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe

Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.

Great efforts for GroceryAid

GroceryAid fundraising has been getting underway in Scotland as of late with bosses for the charity discussing the success of its latest events.
Dipoti has called for clarity, while the SGF has launched a vape recycling scheme.

UK Government opens vape debate

Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.

Scotland’s top brands: 41-50

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 41-50.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Retailers can introduce more customers to the BrewDog range with a variety of options.

Craft beer ‘outperforms market in c-stores’

Craft beer options have remained at the top of the shopping list for plenty of Scottish consumers during the last few years, and 2024 should be no different – especially in the convenience channel, reckons BrewDog.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.

Highlighting the influential women in our sector

Scottish Grocer has reaffirmed the importance of collective action for International Women's Day by talking to some influential women across the sector.
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.