Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

BRC reports huge rise in crime

The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
Exterior image of Scotmid Burghead.

Scotmid moves into former Burghead church building

Retail chain Scotmid has unveiled its new and expanded Newburgh store having taken over a former parish church building in the community.
Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

Wholesaler Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Mills Milk offers essentials help

Providing essential products and backing that up with social media marketing are key to driving footfall and sales, reckons dairy business Mills Milk.
A bottle of Thatchers Juicy Cider Juicy Apple is next to a can of Thatchers Cider Juicy Apple with a red apple next to the can against a blue background with a shiny red table underneath.

Thatchers Cider rolls a Juicy launch to retail

Thatchers Juicy Apple Cider is set to make its retail debut as the new launch rolls out to Morrisons stores, with plans for a further roll out in the channel.
Moira Dean at Scottish Grocer Awards

Retailers make the difference in 2020

The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
Pack shots of £1.29 PMP Maryland White Chocolate Chip cookies.

Massive prizes up for grabs in Maryland of opportunity

Fox's Burton's Companies has kicked off a new retailer exclusive competition offering one lucky winner the chance to bag a year's worth of stock.
Pack shots of Albert Bartlett Home Grown Potatoes with an on-pack promotion for A Minecraft Movie with an image of the promotional poster next to it with the text 'Portals, Potatoes & Prizes'.

Albert Bartlett joins A Minecraft Movie with potato promotion

Leading potato supplier Albert Bartlett has teamed up with the upcoming A Minecraft Movie with a new on-pack promotion across its fresh and chilled range.
Stephanie Karte, chief executive at Retailers Against Crime, stands next to an electronic billboard in Glasgow's Buchanan Street which features the Retailers Against Crime marketing campaign.

Retailers Against Crime launches national billboard campaign

Retail crime partnership Retailers Against Crime has launched a new awareness campaign offering shoppers advice on how to identify retail crime techniques.
Pack shot of Lost Mary BM6000 Blueberry Sour Raspberry device.

Lost Mary launches first high puff vape device

Vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its first high puff count device for the UK market with its new rechargeable BM6000 range of vapes.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Charities across Scotland saw an uplift in stock over Christmas thanks to FareShare.

Scottish Grocer and FareShare support communities

Charities and community groups across Scotland saw an uplift in produce donations thanks to the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection held in association with FareShare.
A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
Exterior image of Day-Today Balloch.

United Wholesale Scotland ensures success lasts for operators

The team at United Wholesale Scotland prides themselves on its more personal touch when it comes to supporting its retailer estate.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

Budget: Rates holiday to end in 2022

THE 100% non-domestic rates relief for Scotland’s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will end next year, finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced. In her Budget...

Cereal variety for breakfast

Scottish Grocer highlights three new cereal launches in the market to help retailers vary up the options for the morning meal.