Campaign aims to cut underage drinking
Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Stepping up to the plate
Harris won’t be going for Nisa CEO but he is promising some fresh thinking
by John McNee
AN 18-year-old retailer from Fife, widely reported to...
Barr to spend £12m on games push
THE opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games is less than six months away and excitement is building in Glasgow as the city prepares...
Fresh relief for the winter from Jakemans
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans has launched its new Blood Orange & Winter Spice variant in time to match demand for the incoming winter illnesses.
Retail leaders demand action on crime
Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.
Edinburgh festival calls for Scottish produce
Scottish food and drink producers are being urged to sign up to take part in the Edinburgh Food Festival which is set to return this July.
SGF highlights the true cost of wage hikes to business
The SGF has said that the true cost of employment for retail businesses has now jumped up massively following a hike in national living wages.
Call for action on retail crime
Convenience store bosses and industry leaders have been calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to combat soaring retail crime.
Deposit return scheme must go ahead, says administrator
Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has said that DRS must go ahead next year after UK minsters rejected calls to include glass in the scheme.
Unconform brings a trio of cold brew coffees to cans
Canned coffee brand Unconform is set to disrupt the iced coffee sector with a trio of new vegan Cold Brew variants with added health benefits.
ScotGov urged to support businesses in budget
The SRC has called on MSPs across the entirety of the Scottish Government to collectively agree to pass a pro-business Scottish Budget in December.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
Everything included in Scotland’s DRS
No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
The Scottish Gantry opens flagship shop in Edinburgh
Spirits and wines specialist retain chain The Scottish Gantry has opened a flagship store in Edinburgh, becoming its third outlet in Scotland.
World of Sweets bolsters range with Vimto Jazzies
UK confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its latest addition to its Vimto sweets range with the new Vimto Jazzies.
MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
