Focus on the future

Interview with Saleem Sadiq, owner of Spar, Paisley Road, Renfrew The winner of the Retail Technology Award 2015 – sponsored by the Retail Data Partnership Winner details Size:...
Cans of Wonderland Cocktails sit in front of a pink, white and grey spiral design.

Wonderland Cocktails shakes up new additions

BrewDog is set to shake up the cocktail category with the addition of five new cocktails for Wonderland Cocktails Co, bringing the range to 10 drinks.
Packs of Wensleydale Creamery Wallace & Gromit Limited Edition cheeses including 200g cheese truckles in Yorkshire Wensleydale, Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries and Mature Cheddar, with 150g cheese truckles in Yorkshire Wensleydale and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries.

Wensleydale Creamery launches Wallace & Gromit packs

Cheese firm Wensleydale Creamery has rolled out limited-edition packs featuring beloved animated duo Wallace & Gromit ahead of the release of the new film.
An energy meter that has been damaged by an electric fire after it has been tampered with.

Dangers of meter tampering laid out by CrimeStoppers

Independent charity organisation CrimeStoppers has warned retailers about the dangers of energy meter tampering after seeing a rise of the illegal act.

Brewers slam DRS

SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme. Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
(From left) David Lonsdale, Stuart Mackinnon, finance secretary Derek Mackay and Willie Macleod.

Councils could take control of business tax

Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
Costcutter and Best-one stores

Bestway buys Costcutter

Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Cream Swirl 330ml cans and 500ml bottles.

Dr Pepper fizzes up new Cream Swirl flavour

Flavoured carbonate brand Dr Pepper has unveiled its latest limited edition flavour with the launch of its new Dr Pepper Cream Swirl variant.

Is another delay in store for DRS?

Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
Promotional image for Terry's Chocolate campaign offering consumers the chance to win £10,000.

Terry’s offers shoppers the chance to win £10k in new campaign

Chocolate brand Terry's is offering consumers to pocket £10,000 in cash as part of its new summer campaign to drive up opportunities for gift sales.
Pack shots of Boost Sport Tropical Punch 500ml bottles.

Boost Drinks expands Sport range with Tropical Punch

Drinks firm Boost Drinks has expanded further on its Sport range with the addition of its new limited edition variant flavour Tropical Punch.
A Scotmid Co-op self-service checkout machine with a notice informing customers about CCTV in operation.

Scotmid unveils a digital transformation

Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Evapo offers fake vape advice

Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.

Scotland’s top brands: 8. Malcolm Allan

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.8 – Malcolm Allan.