Hamlyns lays out its green credentials
Responding to the rising demand for more sustainability support with consumers, Hamlyns of Scotland has introduced new paper packaging.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – United Wholesale Scotland
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Red Star Brands launches BeatBox RTDs to the UK
American RTD cocktail brand BeatBox has rolled out to the UK market for the first time as distributor Red Star Brands continues to shake up the category.
Hive Mind and Rave Coffee team up on new Stout
Welsh brewery Hive Mind has teamed up with Cotswolds-based Rave Coffee to produce a new coffee and honey stout named Second Breakfast.
JG Ross founder marks 90th birthday
Founder of Aberdeenshire bakery JG Ross, George Ross, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special promotion across the firm's stores.
Healthy living in Markinch
Markinch store hosts Healthy Living Day for local school pupils
HEALTHY eating was the talk of Fife recently when Nisa Local store Greens of Markinch...
Ask the Expert – Danfoss
Gareth Ash, marketing communications manager at Danfoss, offers retailers insights and solutions to help make their stores more sustainable.
SWA plots path to net zero
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out set out a pathway to net zero emissions for the sector's vehicle fleet, through the publication...
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
Peroni shakes up segment with new can format
Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.
ScotGov announces disposable vape ban delay
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will delay the incoming ban on disposable vapes to 1 June, falling in line with England and Wales' plans.
Mild weather sales up but food falls flat
WILD weather might have made for disappointing Christmas sales, but a lack of snow meant consumers had the confidence to get out and spend...
Call to enter Scottish Grocer Awards 2024
There is still time to enter your store or nominate a retailer, employee or outlet that you think deserves to be honoured at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024. You can find out more here.
Time to overcome c-store barriers
Scotland’s MSPs created grocery industry history when they debated the position of the country’s independent c-stores. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee took in the debate.
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A diamond day for Londis
Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary
Spar Scotland dances into the summer
Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.



































