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Giles Blair

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About 100 retailers from across Scotland attended the Fed trade show held at Patina in Edinburgh.

The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show

2 February 2026
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

Call for better CCTV to tackle shop crime

8 January 2026
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

8 January 2026
Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.

Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range

8 January 2026
David Lonsdale is asking Shona Robison to take action to help Scottish retailers.

Growing call for retail business rates cut

8 January 2026
MHouse says its upgraded solutions provide convenience at retailers' fingertips.

MHouse explains benefits of AI investment

6 May 2025
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes addresses the FDF Scotland Parliamentary reception.

Scottish food and drink industry brings £5.2billion to table

2 May 2025
UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

1 May 2025
One Stop retailer Nathalie Fullerton told the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference about the shocking sexist remarks and behaviour she has faced.

Retailers take a stand against bigotry

30 April 2025
The new Bebeto Forest Fruits from confectioner Kervan Gida.

Market news | Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders, Fairfields Farm

29 April 2025
Colm Johnson spoke about Booker's Diversity & Inclusion progress at the SGF conference.

Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted

29 April 2025
The Healthy Living Programme team held a Welby Big Breakfast event on Skye with the help of Armadale Stores.

Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang

28 April 2025
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has highlighted the challenges faced by retailers

Retailer letter campaign targets MSPs

28 April 2025

The SGF template email or letter from retailers to MSPs

28 April 2025
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

25 April 2025

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25 April 2025
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