empty shelves

Struggle to keep the shelves full

Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
A bag of Mentos Experimentos sits against a pink background with some of the sweets around the bag.

Mentos shakes up sharing segment with Experimentos

Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the sharing market with the launch of its new Experimentos packs.

Industry leaders united in sorrow and admiration

Industry leaders from across Scotland’s retail sector have expressed their sadness at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, while praising her service to the nation.
Team members from CCEP East Kilbride, Keep Scotland Beautiful and other volunteers mark cleaning up the River Clyde in Glasgow Green with some of the team members in kayaks across the river.

CCEP leads River Clyde clean-up with Keep Scotland Beautiful

Team members from the East Kilbride CCEP plant took part in a River Clyde clean-up in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful for the Commonwealth Games.
Belhaven beer

Belhaven pushes its local roots across its beer

Provenance of a brand matters to consumers, making local products like Belhaven beers key must-stocks for the year ahead.
exterior of asda livingston service station

CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema

Standing up to the criminals

Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Expert advice on ePOS system investment

MHouse chief operating officer Faisal Sattar explains why it is important for convenience retailers to choose the right ePOS system.
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.

Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
People at Fife Creamery's Kirkcaldy site are no more than a minute away from an AED unit.

Fife Creamery invests in community

Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.
There have been warnings over the dangers of over-exposure to glycerol found in slush-ice drinks.

Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’

Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.

STG aims to cover the gantries

STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.
Single pack PMPs could be the way forward to growing impulse sales in stores, says Tayto.

Make most of Golden Wonder times

Tayto Group reckons c-store retailers can drive sales by stocking its PMP offerings that will appeal to consumers seeking value when socialising at home.
Scottish Grocers' Federation president Craig Brown addresses the conference. (Picture: Mike Wilkinson/photoshelter.com)

Convenience retailers gear up for future

Hundreds of convenience store retailers heard about a raft of ways to help future-proof their businesses at the Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference.

Wall’s offers a healthy way

Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.