Strong financial results for CJ Lang
The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
Call for action on retail crime
Convenience store bosses and industry leaders have been calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to combat soaring retail crime.
Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Compleat Food grows the plant-based offer
The Compleat Food Group has acquired plant-based cheese brand Palace Culture as part of its ambitions to be the number one chilled prepared food firm in the UK.
Smokehead heightens the dram
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand Smokehead has launched its new bespoke, limited edition glassware designed to heighten the whisky drinking experience.
Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Zahid Iqbal and the team at Day-Today Drylaw following their win of Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards.
JTI has a golden opportunity
JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.
Rewards from JET
Phillips 66 Limited has been giving Scottish motorists the chance to win some prizes at the pumps as part of its latest campaign for JET fuel.
Mackie’s has the environment in mind
Following a summer of extreme weather events, more consumers will be looking to eco-friendly brands such as Mackie's of Scotland.
Gulf fuels ambitions with retailers
Certas Energy has been supporting its Gulf forecourt retailers with its new technology innovations, helping to track the forecourt store and customer loyalty.
RELX shows favour in vape flavour
RELX reckons that more variety in vaping flavours could encourage current smokers to make the switch to the devices, working towards the cessation tool goal.
Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
Mills Milk has a smooth solution in dairy delivery
Mills Milk sets out the benefits of its delivery solution to ensure retailers get their stock on time without disappointing the customer.
Drams good for a celebration
St Andrew's Day represents a great opportunity for convenience retailers to gain additional sales and encourage consumers to trade-up by stocking quality whiskies.
