Convenience in Brief | Scottish Grocer Awards, Post Office and Spar news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about its own 2023 awards ceremony, Post Office cash stats and Spar's help for charity.
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
Swizzels gets in the Halloween spirit
Halloween brings retailers the chance to drive up some store profits through confectionery and Swizzels aims to support store owners in treats with no tricks.
Scottish youth vape sales shock
Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs
Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.
Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter
While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Sodastream looks to inspire the day
Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
Cadbury counts down to Christmas
Mondelez International has unveiled its range for the festive season this year with a selection of Cadbury goodies for consumers to sink their teeth into.
Call for shop crime statistics transparency
The Scottish Grocers' Federation wants shop crime prosecution figures to be made public in a bid to deter offenders and encourage retailers to report incidents.
Barr powers up the Bru
Barr Soft Drinks is set to power up the energy drinks category with the launch of the new range of drinks PWR-BRU expanding on its energy range.
Snappy support for NHS
Snappy Shopper has teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits to offer discounts on shopping baskets for NHS staff members with a grocery shop for as little as £1.
Tips for driving up sales to university students
Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
Two masterclasses in creating gin
Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.
Belhaven tees up at the Fringe
Belhaven tees up at the Fringe with its own mini golf course next to its city centre pop up bar, Belhaven Bar on the Mound.
KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion
The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.
