40 years of United Wholesale Grocers
Founded by Mohammad Ramzan in 1977, United Wholesale Grocers Ltd began from a grocery store in Maryhill. Over the past four decades, the organisation...
New deli delivers on its potential for store
Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.
No energy for under-16s
Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
Scotland’s top brands: 41-50
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 41-50.
Shaken Udder highlights trade-up opportunities
Flavoured milk is a strong category for convenience channel and Shaken Udder believes retailers can capitalise on trade-up opportunities with its premium milkshakes.
Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs
Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.
Pepsi unveils new indulgent cola flavours
Pepsi has brought an extra level of indulgence to the cola sector with the zero sugar Pepsi Treats range, building on the brand's flavour innovations.
CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa
Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Report finds RBS hurt businesses
Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
SGF launches Scottish Election manifesto
The SGF has highlighted its key priorities for the next Scottish Government to consider in the convenience industry ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.
Scotmid launches deposit return
SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...
Klar pouches head to UK stores
Swedish nicotine pouch brand Klar has made its debut in the UK, offering consumers more variety in the ever-expanding nicotine subcategory.
Scotmid Co-op makes a life-saving donation to St Andrew’s First Aid
Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid Co-op has marked 10 years of partnership with St Andrew's First Aid with a generous £5,000 donation to the charity.
Scotland’s top brands: 9 & 10
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 9 & 10.
Confectionery gifting options for youngsters
Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.







































