Scotmid feels the cold as sales slip
EDINBURGH-based co-operative Scotmid saw sales and profit slip in the first six months of its trading year, compared to the same period last year,...
Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products
A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
Campaign backs local businesses
A NEW national campaign has been launched urging shoppers to support local businesses.
The Scotland Loves Local campaign kicks off today (20 July), encouraging consumers...
15m visitors looking local
2014 provides a huge opportunity for food and drink retailers and producers to raise the bar for Scottish products argues Scotland Food and Drink...
Glasgow 1770 whisky experiments with wine casks
Local distiller The Glasgow Distillery has announced three limited edition single malt whiskies for Glasgow 1770 that have all finished in rare wine casks.
Discounters top brands charts
DEEP discounter, Aldi, has overtaken John Lewis, BBC iPlayer and Samsung as the UK’s favourite brand. Poll company YouGov’s mid-year list of the top...
DRS debate rages on at Holyrood
Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
Eden Mill aims for whisky cocktail lovers
Independent distiller Eden Mill has teamed up with East Neuk Salt Co. to launch a new Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup to pair with its The Guard Bridge whisky.
Value is crucial for pet owners, says Feedwell
Feedwell reckons that more pet owners are becoming savvy to cost savings and that retailers should cater further to this with larger pack formats.
Coca-Cola unveils new Cherry Float flavour
CCEP has blended a nostalgic classic with modern tastes to deliver a new variant in the Coca-Cola flavour line-up with its Coca-Cola Cherry Float.
Convenience in brief | Scottish Wholesale Association, Spar Scotland and The Fed Awards...
Achieve the very best with the Scottish Wholesale Association
WHOLESALERS have been encouraged to celebrate the best of their businesses once again by entering for...
Lottery operator Allwyn says ‘Thank You’
Lottery operator Allwyn has launched a special competition just for National Lottery retailers to thank them for their support, and particularly for their understanding...
SWA has bold net-zero goal
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close
SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk.
The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
Vape group calls for a VAT cut
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has called on the UK Government to consider reducing VAT on vape products in a bid to curb smoking.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
