About 100 retailers from across Scotland attended the Fed trade show held at Patina in Edinburgh.

The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show

The Fed has hailed the successful return of a Scottish trade show for the first time in more than 10 years, with about 100 independent retailers in attendance.
DRS machine

DRS prep is stepping up

Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions

Report finds retailers on top of MUP

SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP). A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.
Cans of Roley's Super Natural Lager stand on a marble worktop.

Love Drinks rolls out new Roley’s Super Natural Lager to its range

Off-trade distributor Love Drinks has added the new British brand Roley's to its portfolio with the launch of the brand's Super Natural Lager, a beer with some unique benefits.

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It really is time to get them in. You could be a winner in March on the biggest night in the industry calendar when...
CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to help open the shop along with youngsters from a local school.

Sally opens the doors at the Co

CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to...
A group of people attending the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
Shajaz Ali is congratulated by Booker Group retail development controller Barry Forbes and 2023 awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year

Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Robert Sider: Clydebank Co-op/Keystore outlet striking a chord.

Clydebank shifts supply to Filshill

Clydebank Co-operative is to end its supply arrangements with Co-operative Retail Trading Group.
Carol Graham and Robert Graham of Graham's Family Dairy placing votes at protein polls.

Graham’s took to the protein polls to find new flavour

Graham's The Family Dairy has unveiled the next flavour in its 25 Protein range following a vote on the variant at the Royal Highland Show.
A man is packing a paper bag with groceries with the Scoot logo on the bag. The man is also wearing some Scoot branded clothing.

Scoot delivery marks 100th store launch

Booker's rapid delivery platform Scoot has recently rolled out to its 100th store, marking a major milestone for the wholesaler's store service.
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid

Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.

STG aims to cover the gantries

STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.