From left, owner Zaib Bal with Abdullah Bhatti outside the new Nisa Troon that gives local shoppers access to Co-op brand products.

New-look Nisa store for Scotland

Nisa operator Co-op Wholesale has launched only its second store in Scotland to feature the symbol's new-look proposition.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has published a succinct guide to help retailers with the new HFSS regulations that come into force on 1 October this year.

HFSS concise guide for retailers

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has published a succinct guide to help retailers with the new HFSS regulations that come into force on 1 October this year.
The ACS 2026 Local Shop Report highlights convenience retailer challenges in relation to tax, inflation, investment and sales.

ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges

The 2026 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) says taxes such as higher employer National Insurance contributions and business rates are holding back investment in the sector.
Russell Davies, Exchange for Change chief executive, says the Retailer Readiness Survey aims to connect Exchange for Change directly with store owners and managers.

Exchange for Change to run regular retailer surveys

DRS organiser for the UK, Exchange for Change, is inviting retailers to take part in a monthly survey to deepen understanding of how they are preparing for the scheme ahead of its launch in October 2027.
The consumer contest launched with the Kilmarnock Pie Man mascot visiting some of the town's most recognisable landmarks.

Brownings kicks off nationwide photo competition

Brownings the Bakers are inviting pie lovers across Scotland and the UK to celebrate Kilmarnock Pie Day on Saturday 12 September by taking part in a nationwide photo competition to be in with a chance of winning a year's worth of the savoury treats.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive, Pete Cheema, has discussed the problem of the illicit trade with the Scottish Government Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Kirsten Oswald.

SGF calls for illicit trade crackdown

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is calling for a multi-party initiative to tackle the growing problem of illicit products on the Scottish market.
Lauren Rafferty, commercial Ddvelopment co-ordinator, and Steve Addison, local sourcing manager, at the retail chain launch the Scotmid Scottish Favourites 2026 competition.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition is back for 2026

Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op has launched its Scottish Favourites 2026 competition to enable Scottish food and drink producers to secure store listings and connect with shoppers.
UKVIA director general John Dunne is calling on the public to back its Fair Deal for Vaping plan and Enough is Enough campaign.

UKVIA launches Enough is Enough campaign

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is calling on millions of adult vapers, former smokers and their families to back a new Fair Deal for Vaping as part of a new Enough is Enough campaign
Outgoing president Tom Slaven hands over the chain of office to new president Jon Mack.

New president for Scottish Wholesale Association

The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Jon Mack, has paid tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven for his leadership over the past two years and laid out his aspirations for the trade body.
Heather Hills Farm managing director Mark Noonan and Scotland Food & Drink chief executive Iain Baxter marked the launch of Scottish Food & Drink September.

Shoppers ‘want to buy Scottish food and drink’

A massive 84% Scots want to buy more Scottish food and drink products, according to data from The Knowledge Bank, released to mark the start of Scottish Food & Drink September.
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.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief exec Pete Cheema and Minister for Business Tom Arthur. Ministerial photo: flickr.com/Scottish Government.

Food price cap plan slammed

Retail and food and drink industry leaders have blasted the Scottish Government’s food price cap plans and slated the consultation over the proposals.
Chris Cobb, store owner of Cults Stores – KeyStore, stands with Ghayda Jameel, senior account exec at Cirkle, and Andrew Young, business development exec at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, stand together to take a selfie in front of the Ben & Jerry's Community Picnic banner.

Chris Cobb wins UK-wide Ben & Jerry’s competition

Aberdeenshire retailer Chris Cobb celebrated a local community day after winning the Ben & Jerry's Community Picnic competition.
A team for the 'Pedal the Borders' GroceryAid initiative stand together celebrating finishing the race.

GroceryAid raises over £200k in three-day cycle challenge

Industry charity GroceryAid has managed to raise more than £200k through its annual 'Pedal the Borders' three day cycling challenge.
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.
Head shot of Louisa Coursey, programme manager of Scotland Food & Drink's Net Zero Commitment team.

Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team

Industry firm Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its commitment to hit net zero by 2045 with the appointment of a new programme manager for the initiative.