Track your events
CONSUMERS don’t need an excuse for a night in (or indeed a big afternoon in) but give sports fans an event to watch and...
SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal
The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
Something Extra
LIFESTYLE Express has launched a new look for its premium convenience stores around the UK.
The new steel-grey fascia has been designed, says the group,...
AG Barr powers up energy category
Soft drinks giant AG Barr says its range of energy drinks will meet new HFSS restrictions in Scotland and appeal to consumers' needs.
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
Low and no sugar in the ascension
Health conscious consumers drive sales growth
ALL things staying the same, the UK Government levy on added-sugar will come into force in April 2018, but...
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.
C-stores love local
SOME of the biggest names in Scottish convenience retailing have joined the Scotland Loves Local initiative, as it rolls out across the country.
Scotmid, Spar...
When the sun is out sales go up
DRINKS firms are no strangers to bigging up the opportunity warmer weather provides, but does the sunshine really light up sales figures or is...
Value own label for all Nisa partners
THE Co-op has made its Honest Value own-label range available to all Nisa partners.
Co-op's the value-tier own-label brand includes products from across categories, ranging...
A tube that’s fit for a King
REPUBLIC Technologies has extended its tobacco accessories range with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
Available in packs of 100 and 200 in standard...
Gulf’s got the look
GULF has launched a new uniform range to be rolled out across its forecourts in Scotland from this month.
The new uniforms have been described...
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
Challenging the health groups
WEETABIX has hit back at a claim from Action on Sugar that branded cereal manufacturers are “deliberately deceiving shoppers” through poor labelling.
High prices are driving results
SUPERMARKET growth has hit heady heights not seen for four years thanks to the longest period of sustained healthy growth for the sector since May 2013.
