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Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners

SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...

Scotland’s top brands: 3. Simon Howie

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 number three.
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Prepare for new pricing regime

MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
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A one size fits all solution in retail comes from *shopt

Retailer rewards app *shopt has talked about the strengths of its offer for Scottish retailers with its product information and cash generating rewards service.

System to crack down on crime

Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.

Minimum wage going up again

CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring. The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...

Yoplait launches Yop 500g into Booker Wholesale

Yoplait launches Yop 500g Strawberry, the UK’s only drinking yoghurt, to independent retailers, offering a nutritious, protein-packed option for all ages.
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Top 50 Scottish Brands 2022

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland 2022 (excluding alcohol).
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Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers

Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.

Vacancies soar on Scotland’s high streets

Latest figures produced for SRC reveal rising vacancy rate FOOTFALL in Scottish town centres is continuing to decline, while vacancy rates are now 15% higher...
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A diamond day for Londis

Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary
The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
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Vapes Bars spreads out its wings for Angel 2400

Vape device manufacturer Vapes Bars has announced the roll out of its new Angel 2400 series across major supermarket stores in the UK.
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UK DMO appoints new directors to bring more business experience to DRS roll out

The UK DMO has strengthened its management team further with the appointment of two new, non-executive directors to its board.

Glen Scotia partners up for Campbeltown Whisky Festival

Glen Scotia has teamed up with three of Scotland's top travel influencers helping to show off the 'Journey to Campbeltown' ahead of Campbeltown Malts Festival.