Scotmid unveils winning six in Scottish Favourites contest
Scottish retail chain Scotmid has unveiled the six winners for its Scottish Favourites competition for 2024, with each going on to receive listings across stores' shelves.
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.
Diageo celebrates a Royal Five
Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
Convenience in brief | SWA, BRC, Baxters
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Scottish Wholesale Association, British Retail Consortium and Baxters Food Group.
Anger at rates relief decision
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Inflation rises for second month in a row
Inflation has steadily creeped back upwards for a second month in a row, according to the final data release from the Office for National Statistics in 2024.
KP Nuts is right on target with Luke Littler darts partnership
KP Nuts has partnered up with darts sensation Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championships to help drive up the brand's awareness this Christmas.
Former Walker’s Shortbread director Jim Walker dies
Third generation family baker and former director of Walker's Shortbread Sir Jim Walker has sadly passed away at the age of 80.
GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas
Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.
Convenience channel shows resilience
Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
Spar Greenock is in the Christmas spirit
Spar Greenock helped to kick off the Christmas season with a party in store and invited local customers and charities to get into the festive spirit this year.
CCEP to donate meals to FareShare through Coke Zero
Soft drinks giant CCEP has pledged to donate the equivalent of 300,000 meals to FareShare through a new initiative running across wholesale depots.
Realfoods offers a pasta occasion for National Spaghetti Day
Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico is out to introduce its range to consumers by making the most out of the upcoming National Spaghetti Day on 4 January.
Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland
Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.
GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.
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Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk
Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
