UK DRS plans revealed

DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans. The UK...
Colin Smith, centre, managing director of Lothian Stores, with fellow directors Graham Benson, left, and David Sands, right, on site at the Pinkie project near Musselburgh.

A shop of all the talents

TAKE a portion of long wholesaling experience, add more than a dash of award-winning retailing nous and mix it with a significant quantity...
The reopening of the Spar on Ballindean Road, Dundee.

Spar Scotland’s generous reopening for three stores

Spar Scotland bosses have been helping shoppers and charities at the reopening of three stores. Meanwhile, Scottish Spar wholesaler CJ Lang's trade show is set to be a huge success.

Virtue wins for Asda stores

Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.
Angellica Bell, TV presenter, holds a Dole fruit cup and a spoon to market the brand's summer campaign.

Shining on Dole in new summer campaign

TV presenter Angellica Bell has been announced as the face of Dole Sunshine Company's new marketing campaign, highlighting the brand's range.
Hello Wembley!

Getting through to Wembley

IT’S a brand that many think helps define Scotland but Irn-Bru’s latest TV ad brings a staunch English dimension to its marketing mix. The latest...

Kikkoman has fired up for BBQ season

Leading soy sauce brand Kikkoman is out to help consumers to fire up the barbecue this summer with its new promotion 'Fire Up the Umami'.
Picture of Gillian Martin minister for climate action at the Scottish Government.

MSPs pass new bill on single-use item charges

The Scottish Government has passed its Circular Economy Bill that will give local authorities the power to add extra charges on disposable single-use items.
Chancellor George Osborne

A budget for the beer fan

Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Promotional image for United Wholesale Scotland's Win a Scotland Football Top! for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament with shelves filled with beer packs to the right of the promotional image.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – United Wholesale Scotland

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
Five people stand in front of a store holding a cheque, the man on the far left is wearing a white shirt with four women all dressed in dark colours to the right of him. They hold a cheque with the Fife Creamery logo on the top right hand corner with the cheque stating: ARDROSSAN WHITELEES COMMUNITY CENTRE, ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS

Fife Creamery sticks to wholehearted approach

Family run wholesaler Fife Creamery has kicked off its pledge to support local communities across Scotland with the first of its £1500 monthly donations.
The Ilchester Cheese festive selection and Wensleydale with Spiced Fruits.

Market news | Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain, Capri-Sun

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales – this time from Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain and Capri-Sun.

Cereal variety for breakfast

Scottish Grocer highlights three new cereal launches in the market to help retailers vary up the options for the morning meal.
The Premier @ DUSA team accept the award for Sustainability Champion at the Scottish Grocer Awards with John Leslie of Britvic and Scots comedian Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to talk about their Sustainability Champion award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Morrisons store front

Converting the estate

Morrisons has outlined plans to convert the majority of its McColls stores to the Morrisons Daily format.