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Covid rules relaxing for retail

FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers. In a...
A tub of Yester Farm Dairies Soft Cheese sits next to a plate with canapés on it and different foods around the plate.

Yester Farm scoops up 3-star Great Taste Award

East Lothian dairy business Yester Farm Dairies has been awarded a top 3-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2026 for its Luxury Soft Cheese.

Health policy to hit food to go

Paper from FSS puts food to go in the spotlight with proposed restrictions

Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
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Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled

The organisers of GroceryAid Scotland’s flagship Checkout Scotland music festival have announced that Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band will be the headline act.
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

The Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF) has highlighted to retailers how it used some of its £3million Scottish Government funding to tackle crooks at a local level.
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
Shelves of Pie Sports' Kebab Pies inside a store.

Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs

Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.
Morrisons Daily logo hanging from the roof of the convenience store.

Building loyalty across Morrisons Daily stores

Morrisons More Card customers can earn double points on every product purchased across Morrisons Daily stores during a limited two-week time period.
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck for 2024 season is in front of Tower Bridge during the night.

Holidays are coming with Coca-Cola

CCEP has confirmed its annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour will kick off this November, with extra support for FareShare built into the campaign.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse

The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.
PepsiCo are giving retailers the chance to win £2000.

PepsiCo and Swizzels competitions for retailers

Convenience retailers have got the chance to win cash as two well-known companies – PepsiCo and Swizzels – are running big competitions over the coming weeks.
Pack shots of Galaxy More to Share Millionaire Crumble and Cinnamon Swirl.

Galaxy expands sharing range with two flavours

Chocolate bar brand Galaxy has expanded on its More to Share format with the introduction of two new flavours inspired by some classic bakery treats.

Court battle ahead over plain packs vote

TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations. Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services
Two jars of Love Mushrooms menopause range.

Scottish Love Mushrooms loved by menopause creditation collective

Love Mushrooms range gets certification for its menopausal capsules range.