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Convenience is still on top

C-stores fastest growing in grocery
Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Convenience retail chiefs voice employment fears

Retail industry chiefs have voiced concerns about changes that are part of the Employment Rights Act and the youth unemployment crisis.

Rates relief for one year

Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
A group of children from Dunfermline High School stand outside Green's On The Go Hospital Hill holding signs and a cheque for £1,000.

Green’s On The Go marks opening with £2k donation

The newly launched Green's On The Go Hospital Hill store has marked its opening with two £1,000 donations to local groups.

FareShare keeps it sweet at COP26

FARESHARE has added some sweetness to its campaign against food waste, by handing out ice creams to COP26 delegates in Glasgow. ON Tuesday 2 November,...
MHouse boss Faisal Sattar

Boost profits through data

Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
supermarket aisle of festive items

Inflated festive retail sales expected

Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.
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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.

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.

Products meeting consumer desires

Three companies have been busy identifying gaps in the market and are consequently pushing new products that they reckon consumers will love.
With over 133 years in business, Tunnock's has ensured its range remains a must-buy.

Tunnock’s offers classic choices for customers

Much-loved Scottish brand Tunnock's puts its success down to understanding what consumers and retailers want – and respecting those wishes.

Allwyn sets out steps on National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment sets out its next steps for the National Lottery retailers as the firm prepares to take over the licence in February 2024.
Boost Drinks has shouted out its Rio Tropical variants.

Fruity soft drinks are flavour of the month

Two soft drinks companies have been highlighting some of their fruity offerings that retailers might want to consider stocking.
Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.

Ice cream sales boom for Mackie’s

Scottish ice cream maker Mackie's has achieved record sales of more than £20million in the last financial year after pursuing an ambitious growth strategy south of the border. 

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.