Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Symbols work to win business
Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be.
And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade
Scottish convenience store retailers have been hearing from JTI UK public affairs manager Jamie Sanders why it is important for them to help crack down on illicit tobacco sellers.
Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers
The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
Driving milk drinks in the chillers
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers advice on how to build up dairy drinks across the chillers.
PGNJ Ltd grows its store network
Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
BAT urges regulation over vapes
British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year
The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.
Catering for Dry January – and Damp January
Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.
Sweet treats for Veganuary and beyond
Sweet treats brands Swizzels and Lazy Day Foods have been highlighting their vegan options that are available for Veganuary and beyond.
Matching various Burns Night whisky tastes
The experts at Eden Mill Distillery have been highlighting to convenience retailers the importance of stocking a variety of whiskies to suit different Burns Night consumer tastes.
Scottish flavours popular with shoppers
The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.
Taylors Snacks boss inspired by amazing Grace
The managing director of Taylors Snacks has told how he's been inspired by a 10-year-old girl's plea to make the firm's Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper crisps available all year round.
Taylors Snacks fits crisps to the month
Taylors Snacks aims to build up excitement with consumers throughout the month of January through its range of crisps options.
