First minister confirms SGF keynote
First minister Nicola Sturgeon will give the keynote address at this year’s Scottish Grocers Federation Conference, which takes place on 29 and 30 October...
Scotmid raises £22k for Venezuela earthquake appeal
Convenience retailer Scotmid Co-op has helped to raise £22,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee's Venezuela earthquake appeal.
Graham’s took to the protein polls to find new flavour
Graham's The Family Dairy has unveiled the next flavour in its 25 Protein range following a vote on the variant at the Royal Highland Show.
Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks
Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.
Living the local dream
Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
Premium and promos lead
Almost 60% of branded spirits off-trade sales are made at specially reduced prices
THE former First Drinks Brands, one of Britain’s main drinks distributors, has...
Stakeholders get further say on DRS
THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation.
Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...
Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence
Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Swizzels has a Marvellous new Mallow launch
Swizzels has marked its first new expansion in its Marvellous Mallows range with its new Countlines product, the first new launch since 2022.
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.
Retail chiefs ‘working on rollout of DRS’
Convenience channel and wholesale leaders have vowed to work closely with Exchange for Change on the remaining details for the UK deposit return scheme (DRS).
Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC
Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Day-Today Drylaw owner Zahid Iqbal – after he won the Vaping Retailer of the Year category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 – to find out how he is preparing for the incoming ban on disposable devices.
Kicking off
World Cup fever or not? Have the boys in Brazil put cash through the till?
WITH bunting and flags festooning the shop, a display of...
Allwyn strengthens support with Bobby’s partnership
Allwyn has partnered up with sweet and savoury foods supplier Bobby's to boost support of The National Lottery services for retailers.
