Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Exterior image of Booker Longstone depot in Edinburgh with cars in the car park.

Booker symbol groups to benefit from Beer & Cider and Wine Festivals

Booker Wholesale is set kick off two festivals over the spring and summer to help drive up extra off-trade sales for its symbol group retailers.
(L to R) Ashleigh Cheetham, Gurms Athwal, David Cooke and Belinda Parkinson sit together at a table during the Unitas trade exhibition.

Promo delivers sales uplift for Unitas members

Wholesale buying group Unitas has reported a massive uplift in its volume sales following its latest One Week Special promotional activity.
Jisp's new wholesale loyalty solution works just like the Scan & Save app.

Jisp unveils wholesale rewards platform

Jisp, the award-winning technology solutions company behind the successful Scan & Save shopper app, has launched what it says is an industry-first wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for retailers.
The distribution centre and transportation play vital roles, says CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean.

CJ Lang is a smooth operator

Building a good convenience proposition begins with getting the basics right – and that's what CJ Lang & Son Ltd seems to be doing in abundance.
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has highlighted a number of ways it can grow business with its supplier partners.

CJ Lang puts focus on suppliers

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has highlighted a number of ways it can grow business with its supplier partners.
UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) have revealed their ambitious plans to grow the business and become the perfect partner for its retailers and suppliers.
Exterior shot of Premier Your Store in Greenock.

Booker supports retailers with new Autumn Guide

Wholesaler Booker has unveiled its new Autumn 2026 New Product Development Guide, offering its retailers key sales tips for the rest of the year.
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
Fillshill’s 150th anniversary is all about giving back

Fillshill’s 150th anniversary is all about giving back to its staff and Keystore customers

Wholesaler has put on staff-based events, deals for retail customers and donations to six charities chosen by staff members.
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
Bestway Wholesale depots feature football-themed displays to help retailers quickly identify key products for the World Cup.

Bestway kicks off its World Cup campaign

Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its World Cup 2026 national activation that it says will support more than 100,000 independent retailers.
United Wholesale Grocers frontage at Glasgow depot.

Nabeel Ramzan steps down from United Wholesale Grocers position

FORMER joint owner of United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Nabeel Ramzan has stepped down from his position to focus on his personal pursuits.
The trade show hosted by UWS included a Scottish-themed dinner and Day-Today Awards ceremony.

UWS hosts record-breaking trade show

Day-Today and usave symbol groups operator United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has hailed its record-breaking recent trade show as a huge success.
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.