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ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Mandy with a treasured photo of her and Steve, and Steve with their youngest girl.

Tragic toll of Post Office Horizon scandal

The human cost of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been laid bare by the widow of a postmaster, who says he died as a direct result of the stress caused by the flawed system.

Good life gin now on sale

THE world’s first social enterprise gin went on sale last month, with the profits going towards supporting disadvantaged young adults. Ginerosity is a craft gin...
New Vype, from BAT-owned Nicoventures, is going into a range of chain retailers and is being backed by a £3.6m marketing push.

E-cigs group slams train service bans

Major transport companies rule out electronic cigarettes on board as market competition intensifies THE electronic cigarette market looks set to hot up as one of...

STG aims to cover the gantries

STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.
Opened in Ayrshire in 1945, Brownings is now a familiar name across Scotland.

Loyalty a key ingredient for Brownings the Bakers

Heritage and familiarity of a brand are key factors when it comes to consumer choice in the bakery section – and that is something c-store retailers can capitalise on, says Brownings the Bakers.
Scottish Parliament

New chapter of devolution

Lonsdale said Brexit will herald a “fresh chapter of devolution in the UK”, but suggested these powers shouldn’t be used to disrupt the UK’s internal single market.

Companies lose plain packs battle

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the Westminster Government’s plain packaging rules. In its...
A woman stands behind a table with pots of Yester Farm Dairies Cottage Cheese on it.

Yester Farm Dairies rolls out in Scotmid stores

Dairy products firm Yester Farm Dairies has had two of its cheese products hit shelves across Scotmid stores following its Scottish Favourites win.

Aulds retail business in liquidation

SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group. All...

Long-awaited rates review has arrived

THE long-awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates have been delivered, with some changes that could benefit retailers.

We couldn’t do without…

Scottish c-store retailers offer their product and category recommendations for 2016 Asif Akhtar, Premier Smeaton Stores. Key category of 2015: Basic convenience. Things like bread, milk,...

Express delivers

ASDA has extended its one-hour Express Delivery service to a further 96 stores after a successful trial in its Halifax, Poole, Rotherham, and St Matthews stores in June.
The Straw Hat wine and Corona in a bucket

Catering for a garden party

SCOTS love an excuse to get outside and will grab any chance to enjoy the sunshine when it shows up
Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink. Black tea down while green and decaff grow

Cuppa-crazy Scots still a nation of tea folk

Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink, Black tea down while green and decaff grow DESPITE the allure of coffee and the health benefits of...

Match off-trade demand with BrewDog

BrewDog reckons its new stout variant could be a challenger to the category leader as more consumers seek craft beer options in convenience.