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Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.

Key worker plans put supply chain at risk

INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
Both David Lonsdale and Mo Razzaq voiced concerns over the impact abuse and violence has on store workers.

Plea for kindness in festive season

Retail chiefs have called on the public to remain kind and patient with all shop workers during the Christmas season as abuse of staff has reached eye-watering levels.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Person doing sums on a calculator

Digital tax date is almost here

ACS call for a one year delay is denied
Brad Whittingham, Four Pillars LGBT+ Inclusion Advocate, sits at a table with bottles of MacB water and Four Pillars branded mugs.

MacB brings a financial boost to Aberdeenshire charities

Scottish bottled water brand MacB has supported charity organisations across Aberdeenshire with new grants from its Live Bold Community Fund.

Camelot extends Lotto outlets

NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is to give retailers who currently have Scratchcard-only terminals the opportunity to sell tickets for National Lottery draw-based games, such...
Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
Bottles of The Scottish Bee Company Hot Honey stand on a wooden table including Kimchi Hot Honey Drizzle and Scotch Bonnet Hot Honey Drizzle with a small ceramic bowl with a honey dipper stick in it.

Scottish Bee Company jumps on hot honey trend

Local honey producer The Scottish Bee Company is set to help retailers capture the demand for 'swicy' products with its new Hot Honey Drizzles.
The rebuilt Co-operative Store in Troon, Ayrshire. The store, on the site of a Co-op store that burned down last year, was one of five Co-ops that opened in Scotland last month. The others are in Inverness and on Tayside.

Food store rises from the ashes

Things looked bleak after the Co-operative Food store in the Ayrshire seaside town of Troon burned down last year.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.

Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS

Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.

Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories

Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
The front of a Lidl store with the discounter's logo on a sign above the glass door entrance.

Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion

Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
The winners of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards take to the stage to celebrate their success.

Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards provide inspiration

Scottish convenience retailers looking to promote the nation's produce in-store should check out the winners of last night's Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.
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