Alistair McGowan

Alistair’s all set for the big night

THE Scottish convenience retail industry’s biggest night of the year, the Scottish Grocer Awards is to be hosted this year by star comedian, impressionist...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2020

Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 winners announced

Retailers and staff were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – and what a night they had. The best and brightest of Scottish convenience retail gathered at Hilton Glasgow for the gala event, hosted by Scottish comedy star Craig Hill.
Foster’s agony uncles Brad and Dan

Aussie pair return

AUSTRALIAN agony uncles Brad and Dan are back as part of the latest media blitz for Foster’s.
DENISE VAN OUTEN

Our 2013 champions

IT was the trade night of the year as the very best in Scottish food and drink retailing came together to hear TV star...
Some moments don't need a hashtag - Doom Bar advert

Eyes on Cornwall

CORNWALL-based Sharps Brewery has invested ÂŁ1m in a major nationwide advertising campaign for its flagship beer Doom Bar.
Scott Graham, McLeish, Inverurie

Awards profile – Chilled retailer of the year 2016

Winner McLeish, Inverurie Chilled Retailer of the Year 2016 Sponsored by: Kerryfresh, Scotty Brand and McIntosh of Strathmore Winner details Size: 1500 sq ft - Symbol: KeyStore Staff:...

Awards profile: Dairy Award

Winner: Day-Today Bourtreehill Supermarket, Irvine Supported by: Lancashire Farm Dairies
Elaine McIntyre

A new life bears fruit for Cider Retailer of the Year

Our winner: Muirside Stores Elaine McIntyre and her husband Derek own Muirside Stores Ltd, trading as Spar, Tullibody – the Scottish Grocer Cider Retailer of...

Down on the farm

In almost two decades of working in wholesale and symbol sectors Colin Smith saw many retail businesses come and go. As regional manager for...
Royal Highland Show

It’s showtime at Royal Highland Centre

The Royal Highland Show takes place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22. Billed as the...

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Zahid Iqbal and the team at Day-Today Drylaw following their win of Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2017

The search is on for 2018’s stars!

We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Wendy Morrell, second right, and her husband Malcolm, second left, receive the 2013 Merchandising Award, run in association with P&G, at the 2013 Scottish Grocer Awards presentation event.

Awards profile – Merchandising award 2013

Our winner: life and times Wendy Morrell – Scottish Grocer Merchandising Award winner 2013 – in association with P&G Store details: Symbol: Best-one Size: 800 sq ft Opening...
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Awards Profile: Chilled Retailer of the Year

Dan Brown has been around retail “for as long as he can remember”
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GALLERY: Scottish Grocer Awards 2020

Can you spot yourself amongst the revellers at this year’s Scottish Grocer Awards at Hilton Glasgow?
Day-Today Bankton was named Symbol Store of the Year (single store) at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with store manager Kushnood Mahmood to find out more about what makes Day-Today Bankton stand out from the crowd, and so a worthy winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Symbol Store of the Year.