Scottish Wholesale Association highlights sector’s resilience
The Scottish Wholesale Association has shone a spotlight on the current challenges facing the channel during its annual conference in May.
Exchange for Change confirms retailer handling fees for DRS
Exchange for Change has confirmed the return handling fee for the upcoming deposit return scheme marking another key step towards the go-live date in 2027.
Greens of Fraserburgh donates £1,000 to local community
Aberdeenshire community store Greens of Fraserburgh has donated £1,000 towards a local accessible beach project as part of its Heart of the Community funding.
Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on
New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
Michelle McManus returns to Scottish Grocer Awards
Scottish singer Michelle McManus is set to return to the Scottish Grocer Awards as the host for the upcoming 2026 ceremony.
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.
Booker Group launches summer football campaign
Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
Scotland’s convenience retailers ‘better than rest of UK’
Scotland's convenience retailers are outperforming the rest of the UK, according to the latest Talysis data, which has been welcomed by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation.
Industry sets agenda for Scottish Government
Industry leaders from convenience retail, wholesale and food and drink manufacturing have set out their wish lists for support from the new Scottish Government.
Over 1,300 arrests made in first year of Retail Crime Taskforce
The Retail Crime Taskforce has reported it has made over 1,300 arrests within its first year of operating as the team looks to improve retailer security.
Spar Scotland launches Dream Big campaign
Spar Scotland has launched its Dream Big summer football campaign at Hampden Park with the promise of market-leading deals that are perfect for match days and beyond.
Morrisons Daily set to close 100 stores across UK
Supermarket chain Morrisons has confirmed it will close around 100 stores that were part of the retail firm's McColl's acquisition.
Fuel theft shows no sign of slowing, says Forecourt Eye
Forecourt Eye has reported another spike in the number of fuel theft incidents across the UK as drivers continue to exploit forecourt locations.
Spar UK and Iceland agrees exclusive partnership
Spar UK has announced an exclusive partnership with Iceland Foods to bring an expanded range of frozen products to Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales.
Fuel duty freeze extended for rest of the year
The UK Government has announced its plans to postpone its 5p fuel duty increase as conflict in the Middle East push fuel prices to a new high.
Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
