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.

SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS

John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...
Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves stands at a podium with the text "International Investment Summit 2024" against a red backdrop.

Chancellor confirms rise in worker wages

Workers' wages are set to increase in April next year, adding further expenses for store owners to contend with on top of rises to tax.
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.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has highlighted the challenges faced by retailers

Retailer letter campaign targets MSPs

Scottish c-store retailers are being urged by the Scottish Grocers' Federation to invite their MSPs to their shops – to highlight the impact of crime and soaring business costs.

Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.

Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood

Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
Pack shots of Naked Ultimate Ramen Japanese Style Miso & Chilli and Malaysian Style Chicken Laksa.

Naked builds on demand with Ramen pots

Natural snacks brand Naked is set to grab a bite out of the demand for Asian flavours with the launch of its two new Ultimate Ramen pots.

Retail Game Changers: Imperial Brands

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Rollover Hot Dog with branding on the top of it featuring Superman (2025) offering consumers the chance to win a trip to Paris.

Rollover Hot Dogs teams up with Superman ahead of new movie

Food-to-go brand Rollover has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures ahead of the new Superman movie with. anew on-pack promotion.
Pack shots of Red Bull The Spring Edition Cherry Sakura with a four pack format of 250ml cans as well as a 250ml £1.75 PMP can.

Red Bull unveils Cherry Sakura Spring Edition

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its new Spring Edition variant with the new Cherry Sakura flavour, driving up demand for cherry flavours in soft drinks.

Fanta bubbles up a new look and taste

CCEP has unveiled a new look and taste for the Fanta Orange brand, in a bid to improve stand out on shelf and highlight its Zero Sugar variant further.
Asim Sarwar, managing director of United Wholesale Scotland, top, says nothing will be the same in Glasgow wholesaling after his firm’s expanded Maxwell Road depot opens in coming weeks. But giant competitor Batleys, right, is thought by industry insiders to be about to gain a Glasgow city site too.

Wholesale to hot up

City set to see major depot changes SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Pack shots of Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Sugar Free and Irn-Bru XTRA with the 2025 Christmas design against an orange background.

Irn-Bru Snowman ad is back on TV

Irn-Bru's iconic Snowman ad is back on the TV once again this year, helping to kick off the Christmas season for many consumers across Scotland.

Value on parade with Spar Scotland

CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean sets out the benefits of running a store under the Spar Scotland symbol in Scotland the support the group offers.

Camelot loses lottery licence

CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024. The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
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