Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis
Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
GroceryAid hampers full of potential
The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
IQOS Iluma ‘is future of tobacco now’
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting its 'heat not burn' IQOS Iluma as an alternative to traditional tobacco options and vapes.
Mars Wrigley reveals Easter line-up
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its line-up for the Easter season this year, with returning fan favourites and some new additions from across its range of brands.
Mentos bursts with flavours
Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.
International Women’s Day – JW Filshill
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Awards Profile – The Innovation Award
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.
Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales
Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.
Energy drinks take centre stage in stores
Bosses for Monster have been providing evidence for something many Scottish convenience retailers will have realised – energy drinks have gone from being niche to mainstream.
Fire up extra BBQ season sales
Savoury snacks firm Tayto Group and salad brand Florette have both been highlighting how convenience retailers can make the most of link-up sales during the barbecue season.
Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
Unbeleafable addition to Tesco
Vertical farm firm GrowUp has launched its new Unbeleafable bagged salad in select Tesco stores with the Zesty Baby Leaves product.
