Sweets to count on with Rose Marketing and Lanes Health

Special considerations should be taken into account to help drive up confectionery sales this summer according to manufacturer firms.
Morrisons is testing a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s.

Grocer to test energy age restriction

SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.

Minimum pricing challenge fails

The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...

Category in good health

Firms see bright future ahead Every category has its moment and for functional and energy drinks, that moment could well be now. With sales in growth...

Building the dairy future

Giant merger will bring benefits of scale and new thinking on every aspect of milk, says Müller THIS year is seeing major changes in the...
Prep House syas it will offer retailers and consumers a variety of quality sauces.

Prep House in Scottish business drive

A leading provider of high-quality sauces, dips and gravies – Prep House – has set up an exclusive partnership with wholesaler Fife Creamery in order to expand its business in Scotland.

Heeding the call

Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...

Rates relief measures a “sticking plaster”

THE Scottish Retail Consortium has hit out at Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay for taking a “sticking plaster” approach to the business rates...

Asda pair join trade charity

SENIOR vice president and chief people officer at Asda, Hayley Tatum has joined the trustee board at GroceryAid.

Systematic approach

Choosing the right EPOS system for your business can be a daunting task. In this feature, two leading providers of EPOS systems offer their...
Natalie Lightfoot, store owner at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston, stands wearing a Cheez-It branded jacket with an advert for the brand behind her with a picture of the post for International Women's Day 2025.

International Women’s Day – Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Scottish households with children account for a greater proportion of sales of crisps than they do of nuts. But empty-nester households are responsible for a significant share of sales of both crisps and nuts.

Empty nesters snack champs

SCOTLAND is home to just under 9% of the population of Great Britain, but it accounts for 10% of take-home sales of snacks...

Free fruit for children trial

Spar Scotland has been running a trial with the SGF Healthy Living Programme, giving out free fruit to children in a bid to encourage healthier eating habits

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Exterior shot of The Filly Costcutter Filling Station.

Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers

Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
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