Head shot of Hussan Lal, president of the Fed in Scotland.

The Fed raises trade and crime concerns with ScotGov

Senior members of the Fed in Scotland have discussed the current concerns for retailers in a video call with Conservative MSP Maurice Golden.
Rows of glass bottles are lined up on a conveyer belt.

Glass bottle returns permitted under Welsh DRS

The UK Government has permitted Wales to include glass bottle returns as part of the country's upcoming deposit return scheme.
Steve Rodell, managing director – retail & leisue at Christie & Co, sits at a desk.

Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co

Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Image featuring the line up for Nestlé's 2026 Easter selection including Rowntree's Randoms Egg-Venture sharing bag, KitKat Crispy Egg, Aero Egg, Milkybar Egg, Milkybar Easter Friends, KitKat Incredible Marbled Egg Hazelnut, KitKat Chunky Funky Incredible Egg and KitKat Incredible Marbled Egg Salted Caramel.

Nestlé cracks open its Easter range for 2026

Confectionery giant Nestlé has cracked open its line-up for the Easter 2026 season with a wide array of new launches and returning favourites.
An iPhone shows the Gander app on its screen next to a range of products with reduced price labels across them.

Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS

Food waste reduction service Gander has partnered up with EPOS provider ShopMate to allow retailers to make use of the service through the retail system.
Pack shots of Happi Oat Milk Chocolate Pistachio Crunch Easter egg.

Happi joins Dubai chocolate craze with pistachio Easter egg

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has unveiled its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg, allowing plant-based shoppers to take part in the viral consumer trend.
Pete Cheema, chief executive at SGF, stands at a podium giving a speech.

Violence against staff rises in SGF report

Scottish retailers have reported an increase of violence against their staff members according to the new Crime Report 2025/26 from the SGF.
Pack shots of Fini Mini Mochis Fruits and Fini Mini Mochis Berries.

Fini brings an Asian touch with its new Mini Mochis

Confectionery brand Fini aims to emulate a classic Japanese treat with its new line up Mini Mochis, capitalising on the demand for Asian-inspired snacks.
Advertising image for the launch of Carling Black Label featuring a pack shot of its can with text that reads 'New Premium British Lager'.

Carling expands with Black Label offering

Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

ACS works with Exchange for Change to support retailers

The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with non-profit Exchange for Change as part of a webiner series to answer questions on DRS.
Exterior image of a forecourt site with multiple fuel pumps.

Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts

Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
Advert for the return of the Walkers 85p single PMP pack featuring three variants lined up against a crate of potatoes against a crop background design.

Walkers crisps unveils 85p PMP packs

Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out its new 85p PMP format for the convenience channel to help bolster further sales in the snacks category.
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.

SGF launches Scottish Election manifesto

The SGF has highlighted its key priorities for the next Scottish Government to consider in the convenience industry ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.
A plate with a cup of tea and HobNob biscuits on it are in the foreground with a packet of McVitie's Hobnobs in the background and a glass teapot next to the plate.

McVitie’s and PG Tips take a tea break

Global snacking firm pladis has paired up its McVitie's biscuits brands with PG Tips in a bid to encourage more shoppers to take a tea break.
Matthew Howie, business development manager at JW Filshill, stands next to the Filshill logo at the business' offices.

Matthew Howie joins JW Filshill

Matthew Howie has joined family wholesaler JW Filshill has its new business development manager, joining the business from Morrisons.
Pack shots of BrewDog Cold Beer Pint Can four pack as well as a single pint can and BrewDog Lost Lager pint can four pack as well as a single can.

BrewDog introduces new Pint Can four packs

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new four pack pint can format for its price-marked pack range, matching consumer demand from the off-trade.
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