Scotmid sees profit dip
Brodie satisfied in a tough year for all retailers
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw group profits decline by a quarter in the year to 25...
Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk
Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
Pepsi charges up a new blue flavour
Britvic is set to super-charge sales this summer with the launch of new Pepsi Electric, a sugar-free limited edition blue cola variant of the popular drink.
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
Lidl pokes fun at Harrison Ford ad following whisky win
Discounter stores firm Lidl has marked its latest award win at the World Whisky Awards 2025 with a new tongue-in-cheek ad for the Ben Bracken Single Malt.
Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
CJ Lang & Son life president dies
Joan Scott-Adie, granddaughter to the founder of CJ Lang & Son, has sadly died following a long illness.
Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS
Food waste reduction service Gander has partnered up with EPOS provider ShopMate to allow retailers to make use of the service through the retail system.
“Historic” c-store group established
HOLYROOD has given its backing to a proposal from the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and MSP Gordon MacDonald to establish the first-ever Scottish Parliament Cross...
McVitie’s moves into savoury snacks with Penguin Bites
Global snacking firm pladis has moved the iconic McVitie's Penguin biscuit into the savoury snacks category for the first time with new Penguin Bites.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2022
Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland 2022 (excluding alcohol).
Cathedral City goes big with new formats
Cathedral City goes big with new format of cheese range
Love Mushrooms gears up new Lion’s Mane supplements range at NOPEX
Scottish supplements brand Love Mushrooms is set to unveil its new range of Lion's Mane products at the Natural & Organic Products Expo.
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
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.
Strong results in a challenging year
Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society








































