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Industry leaders united in sorrow and admiration

Industry leaders from across Scotland’s retail sector have expressed their sadness at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, while praising her service to the nation.
The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.
A person working at a silo at the MiAlgae production facility.

Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae

Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.

Holyrood set to extend ID

THE Scottish Government has named the additional forms of ID that will be acceptable in shops and pubs after 1 October. Until now the only...
Greens Retail store interior

Greens set for UK expansion

Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
Sophie Ellis Bextor sits at a table holding an Espresso Martini cocktail in a Tia Maria branded glass. There is also a bottle of Tia Maria on the table.

Sophie Ellis Bextor teams up with Tia Maria for new on-pack promo

Coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria has launched a new on-pack promotion with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor with the chance to win an exclusive cocktail shaker.
The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for finance and local government, stands in Scottish Parliament in front of the Scotland flag.

Scotland business rates frozen for another year

ScotGov has announced a freeze to business rates for another year, as retailers continue to face constant challenges to trading in the retail sector.
A group of representatives from food supplier Bobby's stand in front of two Bobby's branded vans.

Allwyn strengthens support with Bobby’s partnership

Allwyn has partnered up with sweet and savoury foods supplier Bobby's to boost support of The National Lottery services for retailers.

Bonnington whisky mixes in sherry

Edinburgh based single malt whisky brand Bonnington has followed up on its inaugural release with the launch of its new Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask finish.
Promotional image for Club Peroni Nastro Azzuro featuring bottles of the beer as well as a Peroni branded glass filled with the beer next to the bottles. There is a mobile phone with the Club Peroni homescreen on it amongst a blue design. There is a QR code as part of the promotional image to invite customers to join the Club.

Peroni launches loyalty programme Club Peroni to support off-trade

Italian lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has launched an innovative loyalty rewards programme for its off-trade customers with Club Peroni.
The SGF mini-summit was followed by an election hustings with four politicians.

SGF mini-summit provides insights

Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
The Isle of Tiree First Release single malt whisky has been crafted using traditional methods.

First legal Tiree whisky in 200 years

The Isle of Tiree Distillery has released its inaugural whisky – the first legal single malt produced on the Hebridean island in more than two centuries.
Promotional image of Netflix Live Event Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson with the two athletes standing next to each other against a city landscape with an image of Paul standing in a boxing ring and drinking from a can of Celsius Energy Drink to the right.

Celsius unveils sponsorship of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Energy drinks brand Celsius has been named as the Official Energy Drinks sponsor of the upcoming Netflix Live Event Heavyweight Match Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.

Industry warns over alcohol hike

The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.
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