Michelle Henchoz, managing director at Forecourt Eye.

Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

Convenience in brief | Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg.
An Asda Foundation staff member presents The Courtyard Pantry Foodbank with a cheque for £1,000.

Asda Foundation funds Scottish foodbanks this winter

Supermarket charity initiative Asda Foundation has announced its has donated over £30,000 to Scottish foodbanks in time for the winter season.

Coronavirus rates relief welcomed

NEXT month’s business rates hike has been put on hold thanks to a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of the coronavirus...
Daniel Johnson

The fight against crime

A BID to give retail workers extra protection under the law has taken a significant step forward

Booker buys Londis and Budgens

WHOLESALER and symbol group owner is to buy symbol group Londis and its sister retail chain south of the border Budgens in a deal worth...
Daniel johnson MSP’s bill would make assaulting a shopworker an offence.

Crunch time on retail crime

Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Promotional image for Robinsons Ready To Drink range partnership with The Hundred to advertise hundreds of tickets to be won.

Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred

Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Fruit snacking brand BEAR has launched a new Tropical flavoured YoYos snack.

Tropical treat to BEAR in mind

Kids fruit snacks brand BEAR has brought Tropical twist in its bestselling YoYos range, while Dole has touted its fruit cup range as a healthy choice.

Cheeky Panda launches Festival Bundle

The Cheeky Panda is out to keep festival goers sustainable this summer with its new Festival Essentials Bundle, which includes the brand's personal care goods.
A bottle of Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured Single Malt stands on whisky barrel with the outer packaging next to it and a nosing glass with the whisky inside on its other side. There is also a barrel in the background labelled as Bourbon.

Glasgow 1770 whisky unveils Bourbon Cask Single Malt to core range

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its latest expression for its core range with the new 8-year-old Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured whisky.
Butchery counter with a range of meat products lined up.

Inflation refuses to budge

The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.

Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards

The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
Lifestyle images of the Mash Direct Carrot & Parsnip pack with the veg in a bowl on the left and the Mash Direct Brussels Sprouts with a Butter Glaze pack with the veg in a bowl. This is against a blue background with fairy lights around it all.

Trust in Mash Direct for convenience at Christmas

Mash Direct reckons it can offer consumers a more convenient way to enjoy their Christmas dinners this year through its wide selection of veg packs.

Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade

Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.