MUP will hit over half of drinks
MORE than half of off-trade alcohol sold in Scotland is being sold for less than 50p a unit, the figure set for minimum unit...
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
Protect store workers
SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link.
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Walking in a boozy Wonderland
BrewDog Distilling Co. has expanded its sites for its Wonderland Cocktails Co. RTD range as it enters over 500 Tesco stores across the UK.
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.
McCain shouts out sustainability
McCain has rolled out limited-edition packs of its Naked Oven Chips to Tesco stores that shout out about the sustainable nature of the potatoes used.
Four Loko launches Hawaii flavour
Launch takes the flavour range of the no1 RTD brand in Scotland to 10
Four Loko has launched a new tropical flavour of its...
Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners
SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...
Getting a head start
Retailers Dennis and Linda Williams explain what they have been doing to prepare for the arrival of Aldi
Broadway Convenience Store Premier retailers Dennis and Linda...
Awards Profile – Home Delivery Store of the Year 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Martin and Natalie Lightfoot, store owners at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston and winner of Home Delivery Store
of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted
Convenience retailers heard shocking stories of racist and sexist abuse as well as uplifting tales of compassion for those in challenging circumstances at the inaugural SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference.
Premier kicks off January with new scratchcards promotion
UK symbol group Premier is set drive footfall for its retailers through a new scratchcard promotion as part of its wider 5,000 stores celebrations.
Research backs wider SGF role
MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...
The Antiquary rolls out whisky gift ideas for Father’s Day
Highland distiller Tomatin has rolled out a trio of whisky suggestions for Father's Day this year from its blended whisky brand The Antiquary.
Coronavirus grants extended
Grants now available for multiple business properties
THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties.
Launched last month, the small business...
