Campaign aims to cut underage drinking
Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Asda grows convenience ambitions
Asda Group has announced the acquisition of EG Group's UK and Ireland operations as the supermarket grows its strategy into convenience.
Time is ticking on DRS deadline
Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Grouse aims to be daddy of all gifts
Edrington UK's brings back its The Famous Dad branding for The Famous Grouse in time for Father's Day alongside the launch of a new podcast.
Ambition is in store for the Premier Symbol
Booker celebrated the opening of its 500th Premier store in Scotland in May with further ambitions to use the store to help the symbol grow further.
Snappy tie-ups to deliver growth
The Snappy Group has grown its partnerships to help deliver a simpler delivery service for retailers using Snappy Shopper.
C-store drive on Best Start for food cards
Best Start Food Cards are set to be highlighted across 2,200 c-stores in Scotland in a bid to drive awareness of the prepaid food card initiative.
Acts making the headlines at Checkout Scotland
GroceryAid has revealed its headline acts for its Scottish music festival, Checkout Scotland helping to build excitement for the event on 31st August.
Inflation is a waiting game for food
The latest inflation figures show an overall drop into the single digits but food prices still remain stubbornly high, showing little sign of coming down soon.
Brands indulging on a big night in
Three major food and drink companies have been explaining why some of their products are ideal for indulgent big night in occasions.
ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks
AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories
Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.
Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit
Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
