Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
                    Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.                
            SGF looks to the future
                    The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.                
            Edinburgh Gin lifts the spirits for Christmas
                    Edinburgh Gin aims to encourage more consumers to trade up for their gin gifting this year with the relaunch of its Christmas gin edition.                
            Spar Scotland tradeshow success
                    CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.                
            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.                
            Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis
                    Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.                
            United Wholesale Scotland’s vape intiative
                    United Wholesale Scotland has been rolling out new disposable vape recycling bins across its fascia stores to encourage vapes to recycle more.                
            Diageo Leven celebrates half a century
                    Diageo's largest packaging site Diageo Leven celebrated 50 years of bottling with a commemorative bottle and a visit from the area's local MSP.                
            SGF launches disposable vape recycling pilot
                    The SGF and Elfbar have teamed up to launch a new disposable vape recycling pilot scheme which is set to run across 20 SGF members' stores.                
            Awarding returns for Innis & Gunn
                    Scottish craft beer brewery Innis & Gunn has picked up six awards across a range of prestigious titles marking a strong year for its range.                
            Good agreement for Bon Accord
                    Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord has signed a new deal with Sainsbury's that will see its drinks in over 20 of the supermarket's stores in Scotland.                
            Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
                    Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.                
            Sharwood’s curries retail favour
                    Ambient food brand Sharwood's is helping retailers celebrate National Curry Week with an exclusive competition for the channel.                
            Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken
                    Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.                
            Fife Creamery sticks to wholehearted approach
                    Family run wholesaler Fife Creamery has kicked off its pledge to support local communities across Scotland with the first of its £1500 monthly donations.                
            Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife
                    Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.                
            

































