Amaan on top of expansion

UWG MD reckons wholesaler has what it takes to succeed south of the border

Birth of a brand

James Butcher of S4RB considers the tools required for a c-store retailer to make their own private-brand products successful. Brands are important business for Scottish...
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One Stop offers solutions for convenience retail

Fascia group One Stop has set out the benefits of its offer to those retailers who are considering a switch of symbol this year.
Bottles of milk-based drinks lined up in a chiller shelf.

Soft drinks levy charges to change

The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Multipacks remain a strong addition to the cider section across convenience, says Kopparberg.

Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience

Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.
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Aldi reaches for sixth spot

Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months DEEP discounter Aldi could...

Imperial sticks to value

Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.

Charitable support fit for retailers

THE Retail Trust has launched a fundraising appeal seeking donations to support financial aid for those working in the sector.
The tobacco display ban is six months away. The tobacco giants are beginning work on their gantry alteration programmes.

Set for dark days

THE UK’s largest tobacco companies are stepping up efforts to prepare c-stores for the dark market. With six months left till the introduction of the...

Scotmid hits its tech goal

Scotmid has met its goal for its installation programme of electronic shelf edge technology.
A collage of Scottish convenience stores including Day-Today Bankton, KeyStore Cults, Spar Renfrew and Premier Cupar.

Strength in store for convenience channel

The convenience sector in Scotland remains strong according to the latest Scottish Local Shop Report from the SGF and the ACS.
Dr Roger Henderson, GP and spokesperson for Olbas, sits at a table with pack shots of Olbas Bath and Olbas For Children Inhalant Decongestant Oil.

Olbas prepares parents for cold season

Decongestant brand Olbas has recommended retailer to stay well-stocked on its range of winter remedy options to support parents during the flu season.

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.
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Striking the right chords

Hundreds of retailers, suppliers and store staff gathered in Glasgow last month for a new festival Checkout Scotland in support of GroceryAid Scotland.
A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
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Going for the cold stuff

SCOTLAND has a higher frequency of purchase for branded ice cream than is the case in Great Britain overall and total ice cream sales...