Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
Belhaven Brewery

Brewery is well worth visiting

Belhaven Brewery walked away with the ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ title at the World Beer Awards last month.
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‘Epidemic’ of retail violence

A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .

Budget cheers on drinks duty

Osborne reduces tax on cider, beer and spirits but tobacco is hammered again in last changes before election DRINKS industry leaders were cheered by a...

Egg scare rattles buyers’ cages

SUPERMARKETS have come under attack for their buying policies after eggs contaminated with the insecticide Fipronil were brought into the UK from the Netherlands.

Scotmid launches deposit return

SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...
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New look for alcohol group

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has relaunched with a brand new website and logo .

Store vacancies soar

TOWN centre vacancy rates are ramping up at breakneck speed according to the latest figures published by the Scottish Retail Consortium. Scotland’s vacancy rate figure...

Concern over youth vaping

A new Scottish Government study has revealed that more than one in seven disposable vape users in Scotland are underage.

Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.
We Hae Meat

A Scottish Favourite

We Hae Meat’s Chippy Style Battered Sausage has been named a Scottish Favourite in Scotmid’s competition.

Marketing with a new digital tool

COSTCUTTER Supermarket Group is entering 2018 with a new digital offer that should aid retailers with their marketing.

Nisa teams up with Fever Tree

NISA managers and experts from mixer brand Fever Tree have teamed up to discuss ways to boost category sales in the independent retail channel. Held...
Nudie Snacks uses 'wonky vegetables' in the process of making its snacks range.

Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste

Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
One Stop CEO Tony Reed.

One Stop confirms Scottish expansion

Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents” TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
Spar retailers now have updated information on age-restricted goods verification documents in CJ Lang’s To Sell or Not To Sell training materials.

Spar updates age-sales advice

CJ Lang, the wholesale and retail company behind Spar in Scotland, has updated its To Sell or Not To Sell training materials that are...