The ACS 2026 Local Shop Report highlights convenience retailer challenges in relation to tax, inflation, investment and sales.

ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges

The 2026 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) says taxes such as higher employer National Insurance contributions and business rates are holding back investment in the sector.

Don’t give risk a bad rap says SWA – Mentoring Programme

TRAINING and mentoring will play a major role in Scottish Wholesale Association activity over the next year, the organisation’s annual conference was told last...

Hot food is a sales driver

Food to go can lift basket spend FAST-paced living has become the norm for many consumers with time of the essence even when eating. This busy...

The sweet life – confectionery

• Consumers frequently tell researchers that confectionery is one of the main reasons they visit c-stores • But confectionery is also one of the most impulsive of...
The Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards for 2027 will include two new categories.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards open for entries

Entries for the 2027 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards are now open – with two new categories up for grabs for the 2027 ceremony.
Elaine C Smith

Elaine’s back to relaunch Motherwell

STAGE and screen star Elaine C Smith returned home to launch the new look of the shopping centre she used as a teenager. Elaine who...
Broadsheets have been reporting rumours of an Asda bid for B&M.

Rumour mill rages

ASDA may be about to join its supermarket rivals on the acquisition trail following reports the supermarket’s US parent firm Walmart is considering a...
CALORIE-counting readers made Slimming World magazine the flavour of year on news stands in 2012.

Mags lose weight – Slimming World tops the charts

CALORIE-counting readers made Slimming World magazine the flavour of year on news stands in 2012. The monthly dieting mag saw its sales rise 11.2% year-on-year...
Range of drinks options from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company and Britvic UK as part of a merger between the two companies.

Carlsberg Britvic launches in massive change for drinks industry

Major drinks companies Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company and Britvic have merged together to deliver the newly launched drinks firm – Carlsberg Britvic.

An ambitious charity goal

Scotmid is on a mission, as the Scottish co-operative retailer seeks to raise £350,000 to support Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Big night in

Be in with the sitting-in crowd

Consumers have invested in, and have come to expect, high-quality home entertainment services Many of the major charities have latched on to the big night...
Hamlyns boss Alan Meikle

A big year for porridge maker

Hamlyns hitting the spot in unusual times

Opinion split on DRS

Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...

Nisa sets out symbol stall

NISA has been setting out its stall, as it seeks to recruit talented Scottish retailers.

Frauds and fakes

With figures showing half of Scottish smokers buying illegal tobacco, JTI’s Steve Wilkins talks to Scottish Grocer about the market.

Brains trust

EXPERIENCE and ideas come together in the newest editorial events from Scottish Grocer. The SG Convenience Conversations are in-depth discussions between experienced retailers and experts...