Retailers Against Crime highlight scourge at seminar
Retailers Against Crime shared insights and intelligence with retailers in the Edinburgh area as part of a briefing to help crack down on crime.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 8, 9 & 10
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 8-10.
Tobacco levy plans rejected
The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
ScotGov confirms generational tobacco ban
The Scottish Government has agreed to impose the controversial generational tobacco ban in Scotland, falling in line with the Westminster proposals.
Bluey Ice Pops expands World of Sweets frozen range
Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has expanded on its range of licensed freezable products with its new Bluey Ice Pops.
Will you have to tell shoppers to cut down?
Drinks retailers and others may be expected to contribute to decreasing alcohol consumption in Scotland if a Scottish Parliament committee’s recommendation is taken up.
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Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals
Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes
Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Shoplifting in Scotland sees a 25% rise
The Scottish Government has reported shoplifting in Scotland has risen by a quarter in the last year, leaving store owners burdened and dismayed.
Scotmid pledges support to the HLP
Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.
Whitebox ramps up global expansion
Edinburgh-based RTD brand Whitebox Cocktails has set its sights on the global market with its new partnership with worldwide marketing firm Aritsan Spirits.
Massive food to go opportunity
£1.6bn market north of the border but Scotland lags behind rest of GB market, researcher finds
FOOD-to-go sales are growing and the market...
Scotmid reveals new CEO
Scotmid has announced that Karen Scott will take over as chief executive at the firm making her the society's first ever female CEO.
Quaker brings porridge back to the table with new campaign
Porridge oats brand Quaker is set to appeal to the consumer demand for healthy and convenient breakfasts with its new 'Deliciously Ugly' campaign.
Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky
The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
