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Broughton Market Edinburgh picked up the gong for Best New Store at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Best New Store

17 April 2023
Laura Morrison is a managing practice development lawyer in the People, Reward and Mobility practice at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

Best practice for ‘firing and rehiring’

17 April 2023
The new Doocot malt whisky from Kingsbarns Distillery.

New Kingsbarns whisky

14 April 2023
C-store retailers could benefit by stocking a range of party foods for the coronation. Picture: Shutterstock/JeniFoto

Coronation countdown

14 April 2023
Taking the time to get the right policy will give c-store retailers peace of mind. Picture: Shutterstock/Indian Faces

Ask the expert: Forum Insurance

14 April 2023
Kepak has promoted its Rustlers-branded machines.

Rustlers is a convenient option

31 March 2023
Starbucks Chilled Coffee.

Starbucks takes a chilled approach

31 March 2023
Red Star Brands' four Loko aims for the Generation Z demand for new flavours.

Four Loko takes novel approach

30 March 2023
The limited-edition Maltesters Easter Cake Bars.

Celebrate with Maltesers Easter Cake Bars

30 March 2023
Kopparberg says sustainability and flavours remain fruitful with younger consumers.

Kopparberg has eco message

30 March 2023

June 2023

28 March 2023
The Sterling Rolling Essential five by 50g variant.

JTI improves Sterling Essential Rolling formats

21 March 2023
The limited-edition Absolut vodka bottle.

Pernod Ricard launch Absolut limited edition

21 March 2023
The new Hubba Bubba ice lollies.

Hubba Bubba launches ice lollies

21 March 2023
Macsween of Edinburgh has donated tonnes of surplus haggis to FareShare.

FareShare help good for planet

21 March 2023

Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS

2 March 2023
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