Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.
Man wearing mask

Mask law to be lifted on 21 March

MANDATORY face covering rules are set to end on 21 March, the First Minister has announced. Pending a review of medical evidence, the Scottish Government...
Volvic Touch of Fruit new packs

Fruit is given a new look

VOLVIC is relaunching its Touch of Fruit flavoured water brand.
people holding giant cheque

One for the kids

SCOTTISH convenience multiple One-O-One has donated over £51,000 to charity partner Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.
Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Prizes on offer with Bestway

BESTWAY has relaunched its retail development programme, offering retailers the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
Faraz Iqbal (left) and Dennis Williams (right) warned of cost pressures.

Costs stack up for retail

NEXT year, the minimum wage will increase across all age brackets and, while plenty of retailers would be happy to pay their staff more, it’s the economic reality is complex.

Diageo welcomes Kenyan President

WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26. The...

Spritz for dry January

WILFRED’S reckons it's got dry January consumers covered with its Wilfred’s alcohol-free spritz drink. Available in a 500ml bottle at a price of £19,...
HLP’s Gillian Edgar was on hand to distributed free fruit to children.

Spar retailers bearing fruit

FIVE independent Spar stores did their bit to promote healthier dietary choices last month, in partnership with the Healthy Living Programme.
Snappy Shopper

Delivering big results

Home delivery boomed in the convenience channel during Covid lockdowns, but what’s next for the service now that restrictions have ended?

Nisa sets out symbol stall

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

Academics call for warnings

But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Eurogarages shop

Gearing up for the future

Forecourt giant EG Group plans to create 32,000 jobs over a five-year period. Around 22,700 of the proposed roles will be created in the UK between January 2022 and December 2026.

Batleys adds new meats range

The Bestway Group has launched a range of meats for the convenience market promising 25 per cent profit on return. Exclusively packed for Batleys and...
Landscape photograph of Tormore distillery

Changing of the guard at Tormore

THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.

Dark opportunities – essential tobacco

• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store • Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...