It’s the XQS factor for STG
Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
Vodka brands choose the rainbow
Two of the biggest vodka brands in the Scottish off-trade have launched campaigns supporting LGBT rights, with both brands highlighting that 2017 marks 50...
The Botanist grows as gin declines
With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Buttering them up
A range full of favourites stops the spreads sales going down
WITH 99% of households buying into the category each year, there’s hardly a range...
GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed
The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.
Emoji partners land on packs
KERRY Foods has joined forces with Sony Pictures to launch a new on-pack promotion in association with The Emoji Movie, which hits cinema screens...
Spar Scotland Raises the Bar
CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
Win a new TV with Cadbury
Mondelēz International has kicked off a retailer-exclusive competition as part of its Cadbury Dairy Milk Win a Day to Remember prize giveaway.
Rates appeal deadline is fast approaching
Colliers International warns retailers not to miss out ahead of 30 September deadline
COMMERCIAL property specialist Colliers International is urging retailers who have been hit...
National Lottery retailers help to give back
Allwyn has announced that £50billion has been raised to support good causes since the National Lottery first started in November 1994.
ScotGov plans for a promo ban
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drinks as part of a new diet and obesity strategy
Jisp enhances its Scan & Save loyalty scheme
Jisp has rolled out a new barcode scanning software across its Scan & Save feature, in a bid to offer consumers a more seamless experience when using the app.
First of May will be minimum pricing day
Scottish Government health secretary reveals implementation date.Â
THE Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol on 1 May 2018....
Scotmid teams up with Scoffable
Scotmid and delivery platform Scoffable have joined forces to provide shoppers with a new service. The partnership sees the West Lothian-based app outfit, known for its takeaway deliveries experience, venture into the grocery market for the first time.
Parcel volumes pick up
Figures from PayPoint Group’s Collect+ business have revealed a huge increase in parcel volumes in the run-up to Christmas.








































