Members of the Scotmid Co-op and Alzheimer Scotland teams stand together holding signs that read £474,474 to highlight the fundraising the retail chain has made for the charity.

Scotmid marks landmark fundraising for Alzheimer charities

Scotmid has helped to raise a whopping £474,474 for Alzheimer Scotland over the last 12 months through various initiatives across its stores.
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 logo is set against a yellow box which is against a blue patterned background.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed as judges announce which stores rank among the very best for 2026.
UKVIA director general John Dunne is calling on the public to back its Fair Deal for Vaping plan and Enough is Enough campaign.

Fears voiced over new vaping tax

Industry leaders fear the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) could unintentionally drive the illicit trade and push consumers back to smoking.
A group of people stand outside Scotmid Ratho Station holding a defibrillator device that is to be installed on the store's exterior wall.

Taylor Wimpey donates defibrillator to Scotmid

Scotmid Ratho Station has installed a new external defibrillator machine following a local resident's initiative to bring one the local village.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Exchange for Change opens return point registration

The first phase of registration for DRS has opened up for UK businesses, just over a year ahead of the UK's go-live date in October 2027.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

UK vapers ‘blindsided’ by new duty charges

The UKVIA has found that half of UK vapers have no knowledge about the incoming Vaping Products Duty which comes into effect on 1 October.
Exterior image of the Spar Scotland Tradeshow tent at the 2026 event.

Spar Scotland celebrates Collaboration at Tradeshow

Symbol group Spar Scotland invited delegates from across the UK convenience sector to Aviemore for its Tradeshow event once again.
Unitas chief executive John Kinney (right) stands with David Cooke (left) chief operating officer.

Unitas CEO steps down

Chief executive of Unitas Wholesale John Kinney has announced he will step down from the role as David Cooke is set to step into position.
An image of the winners at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026.

Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards winners revealed

The very best of Scotland's food and drink larder was celebrated once again as the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards returned for 2026.
Exterior image of Nisa Local Cambuslang.

Jay Javid plots out expansion with Co-op Wholesale

Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with multi-store operator Jay Javid for another five years, supporting the 12 stores with its range.
A can is being processed inside a reverse vending machine.

Unitas launches DRS support tool for retailers

Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has rolled out its new DRS support tool to help retailers prepare for the incoming scheme.
Sir Kevin Sinfield stands holding bottles of Boost Sport drinks while standing in Old Trafford stadium.

Boost announces sponsorship of Sinfield’s 7-in-7 fundraiser

Energy drinks brand Boost Drinks has sponsored Rugby League legend Sir Kevin Sinfield's 7-in-7 challenge fundraiser for MND research.
Spar Scotland's Barista Bar mascot 'Robert the Brews' stands outside a Spar store in Dumfries.

Spar introduces new Barista Bar mascot

Symbol chain Spar Scotland has introduced its new mascot for the Barista Bar service 'Robert the Brews' following a nationwide competition.
The RaceTrack Pitstop Strathclyde store celebrated its relaunch with Co-op Wholesale by making a £500 donation to the nearby Townhead Village Hall.

RaceTrack Strathclyde relaunches with charity donation

The RaceTrack Pitstop Strathclyde convenience store has marked its move to Co-op Wholesale by making a £500 donation to a local community organisation.
Scotmid Co-op colleague Yla Haren with one of the new robotic cleaners being rolled out across 14 stores.

Scotmid rolls out the robots

Robotic cleaners are rolling into 14 Scotmid Co-op stores after a successful trial showed how the technology could support cleaning teams on the shop floor.
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.