Product of the Year winners for 2024
The annual Product of the Year winners have been officially revealed for 2024, with some key items included in the range for convenience store retailers to stock up on.
Long drinks in Olympics sales surge
HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen.
Beer and cider were the big winners, with...
Cost of crime skyrockets for convenience
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the financial burden and mental stress many convenience retailers have been facing in its latest Crime Report.
Sweet fortunes
With just over a year till the implementation of the UK government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy, termed the ‘sugar tax’ by the media, soft...
Make it clear with Scottish beer
Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
More Co-op for Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers enter 2019 following a year of major change for the symbol with The Co-op successfully completing its purchase of the member-owned group in May
MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Prices on the rise
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported the first rise in its Shop Price index since 2019.
The BRC found shop prices rose by 0.3%...
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq
East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...
Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day
Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
New to the village
Spar Woodilee is the first convenience store to open its doors in the development of Woodilee Village in Lenzie. For owner Zahid Farooq, it...
Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS
Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
Ain’t no stoppin’ the discounters
EXPONENTIAL growth continues unabated for the discounters, with new figures revealing both Aldi and Lidl continuing to post double-digit gains on last year’s value...
Generation tobacco ban to go ahead
The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
Imports land in UK stores
Foreign flavours hit the shelves
COFFEE connoisseurs can now pick up some Swiss favourites in UK convenience stores thanks to Empire Bespoke Foods’ move into...
