Booker sees profits rise

WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 10% in the first half of its trading year, despite a decline...

Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike

Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
A group of people stand in front of Spar Garthamlock holding a £500 sign wearing yellow shirts.

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.
A pack of Walker's Luxury Mince Pies sits on a table with a mug next to it and one of the mince pies to the other side of it. In the background, the pies are stacked up on a table and there is a Christmas tree.

Walker’s sets out Christmas range for 2026

Traditional shortbread brand Walker's Shortbread has rolled out its festive range for 2026 complete with a range of additional new treats.
Promotional image for the Smint 'Refresh and Reset' 2026 campaign.

Smint offers a Refresh and Reset in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled a new campaign for the Smint brand in an effort to cement its leading position in the category.
A woman in a green jumper is placing a parcel in an InPost branded lockers to be delivered.

InPost teams up with ASOS for next-day convenience

Postal services firm InPost has teamed up with e-commerce fashion company ASOS to offer next day delivery across its locker network.
Natalie Marhsall, trade marketing manager at Aston Manor.

Retail Game Changers: Aston Manor

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...

Strong results in a challenging year

Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society
A bottle of Eldorado Tonic Wine with the 'No LD, No Party' limited edition design stands next to a crate with the same design on it.

Eldorado Tonic Wine is World Cup ready with new packs

Scottish tonic wine brand Eldorado is set to bring the party for the Fifa World Cup this summer with its new limited-edition PMP bottles.
Mo Razzaq stands at a podium with The Fed logo on it.

Retailers urge action on crime in new Fed research

The Fed has slammed the government for its inaction towards retail crime following the results of new research the organisation conducted.
Pack shots of the Christmas 2025 designs for the New York Bakery bagel range.

New York Bakery introduces Christmas packs for bagels range

New York Bakery has added a festive touch to its line-up for 2025 with its new, limited edition Christmas pack designs across its bagels range.
The Walker's Shortbread travel retail display in an airport's duty free section.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils travel retail campaign for Christmas

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new marketing campaign for the travel retail sector for Christmas this year, with Andy Murray taking centre stage.

Bring a flair this Valentine’s

Three brands have offered their selection to help retailers to elevate the offer for Valentine's Day this year, with a focus for some at-home cocktail serves.
John Dunne, UKVIA director general, says the forum will explore major changes that will have a critical impact on the vapes industry and retailers.

UK vapes industry warns of taxing times

UK vapes industry leaders will gather next week to debate the impact of the new tax on products and to discuss how new vaping rules can protect consumers and responsible retailers.

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 6 & 7

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 6 and 7.