Camelot loses lottery licence
CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024.
The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
Calls to delay DRS rejected
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver its deposit return scheme (DRS) on time despite calls from drinks and hospitality industry leaders for a pause.
Sticking with known brands
Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
All together for food and drink
Leading lights of the Scottish food and drink industry are set to come together in Edinburgh this month for the Scotland Food & Drink industry conference.
Scotmid looks to the future
Scotmid Co-op's annual results show that significant investment in capital projects means its net assets amounted to £122.5million – the highest they have been in the society's 163-year history.
MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in June
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Tennent’s pushes value formats
Bosses at Tennent's have been talking about the importance of different formats and price-marked packs to drive summer sales.
Industry warns over alcohol hike
The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.
Snappy support for NHS
Snappy Shopper has teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits to offer discounts on shopping baskets for NHS staff members with a grocery shop for as little as £1.
FM seeks disposable vapes ban
Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
SWA keeps producers on the right road
The Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new online portal to help point producers to relevant wholesalers to help them find new routes to market.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
World of Sweets covers the impulse shop
Novelty treats will be the way to go for Christmas confectionery shoppers this year says World of Sweets, with a chance to grab some impulse sales too.
Scotland’s top brands: 5. Tunnock’s
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 five.
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
