David Sands joins Spar Scotland
DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
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Arla Foods unveils Baileys range for winter
Dairy firm Arla Foods has rolled out two new additions to its Baileys Cream range with the its first Squirty Cream in the UK and a new Espresso pouring cream.
ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market
The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour
Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.
Chill goes on as deals hit prices
Late Easter distorts sales figures but first three months show Scotland well behind UK performance
MARCH was a poor month for food retailers across Scotland,...
Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
KeyStore retailer pockets £10k from National Lottery
Dennis Forsyth, store owner at KeyStore Stranrear, has scooped up a top prize of £10k as part of The National Lottery's Site, Stock, Sell programme.
Council rates control plan blocked
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs have voted to retain...
Divisions deepen over DRS plan
Leading retailer quits SGF over stance on scheme
ONE of Scotland’s most prominent convenience retailers has withdrawn from the Scottish Grocers Federation due to their...
Are you an Allwyn’s Local Retail Champion for 2025?
National Lottery operator is searching for this year’s most community minded shopkeepers
The fight against crime
A BID to give retail workers extra protection under the law has taken a significant step forward
De Kuyper keeps cocktails convenient
De Kuyper Royal Distillers aims to simplify the at-home cocktail serve with its new range of RTD cocktail options made with William Grant & Sons.
Scottish convenience remains in growth ahead of the UK
The Scottish convenience sector was the only region to show a sales growth out of the whole of the UK, according to a new report from Talysis.
Taylors Snacks offers lunch rush solutions
Taylors Snacks reckons it has the answers to help ensure the lunch box shopping mission remains a smooth and simple one.
