Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close

SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk. The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...

Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets

Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.

Minimum wage will rise in 2021

Sunak announces NLW hike and rates freeze for England THE National Living Wage will increase by 2.2% in April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. In...
Michelle McManus stands on the stage at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025.

Michelle McManus returns to Scottish Grocer Awards

Scottish singer Michelle McManus is set to return to the Scottish Grocer Awards as the host for the upcoming 2026 ceremony.

Andrew Peace wine bolsters the range

Australian wine brand Andrew Peace has launched six new SKUs to its range in time for the winter months offering larger formats at lower ABVs.
The rebuilt Co-operative Store in Troon, Ayrshire. The store, on the site of a Co-op store that burned down last year, was one of five Co-ops that opened in Scotland last month. The others are in Inverness and on Tayside.

Food store rises from the ashes

Things looked bleak after the Co-operative Food store in the Ayrshire seaside town of Troon burned down last year.
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons FBC.

Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer

Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
Confectionery aisle inside of a Day-Today store showcasing a vast array of chocolate bar options.

Inflation continues to tick upwards

Consumer price inflation has increased once again on a month-to-month basis and food and drink costs rise for the fourth month in a row.
The team leading the GroceryAid Scotland branch are working on a vision to revitalise the charity north of the border.

Convenience in brief | GroceryAid Scotland, Albert Bartlett, The Cumberland

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from GroceryAid Scotland, Albert Bartlett and The Cumberland Building Society.

Rogue tobacco maintains sales

Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...

Taking real pride in Scottish produce

Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.
Pack shots of Fini Tubes Cotton Candy and Fini Tubes Sour Blue Raspberry.

Fini expands Tubes range with new flavours

Confectionery brand Fini has expanded on its core Tubes range with two new flavours across its line-up with Cotton Candy and Blue Raspberry Sour.

Over the Moo launches crowdfund project

Plant-based ice cream bites brand Over the Moo has launched a new crowd funding campaign in a bid to expand the brand's presence across the UK market.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw highlights the next stage for the retail chain.

RaceTrack Pitstop opens new store

Central belt retail chain Premier RaceTrack Pitstop has opened a new store in Wishaw which bosses believe showcases where the future of convenience retail lies.

Scotland’s top brands: 9 & 10

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 9 & 10.