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Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits

1 December 2023

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023

1 December 2023
Kathryn Neil and the SGF Healthy Living Programme team have been visiting Spar stores for tours with youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Spar Scotland, SGF and Asda news

30 November 2023
The Premier Foods limited-edition Christmas products.

Market news | Premier Foods, LiQ, KBE Drinks, Pollen + Grace

30 November 2023
Graham Watson, of Premier Watsons Grocers, won the Industry Achievement Award.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023

30 November 2023
Guests gather in the ballroom at the Hilton Glasgow for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review

29 November 2023
Fiona Shearer and Phil Knox have joined Nisa's Scottish team.

Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team

28 November 2023
Consumers can win a £1,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, thanks to Miconex.

Convenience in brief | Greens, Snappy, CJ Lang and Miconex news

27 November 2023
Stocking up on some premium beer options can open up the category to consumers, says Innis & Gunn.

Innis & Gunn offers the pints of difference

24 November 2023
Mangrove Global reckons the at-home cocktails trend could drive premium sales.

Bank on the cocktail trend, says Mangrove Global

24 November 2023
Nielsen reckons there will be a strong performance over Christmas despite the rising costs.

Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts

24 November 2023
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

24 November 2023
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

MSP highlights retail crime crisis

24 November 2023
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Call for Scottish business rates freeze

24 November 2023

Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel

24 November 2023

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