SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.

NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...

SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Clipper tea

Tea makes an organic choice

Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
a man and woman put a plastic bottle into a DRS machine

The time to prepare for DRS has arrived

With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with multiple-store retailer Jay Javed about his ambitions to further grow his business after he won the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market

The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
Andria Vidler, outgoing chief executive at Allwyn stands holding a lottery ball in the image on the left. The image on the right features a head shot of Phil Walker, interim chief executive at Allwyn.

Allwyn CEO steps down from position

Operator for The National Lottery Allwyn has announced its chief executive Andria Vidler has chosen to step down from her role.
Pack shots of Radnor Spring price-marked packs with green bubble with the text "NEW PMP".

Radnor Hills introduces new PMP range

Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hill has unveiled a new PMP format for its carbonated Radnor Spring range, offering retailer stronger margins for the drinks.

Cadbury partners with Alzheimer’s Research

Cadbury has shown its support for Alzheimer's Research UK with the launch if its Memory Bar Boxes in a bid to grow awareness and support for the charity.

Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops

The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Tennent's is building its support for the Scotland team with its on-pack promotion for the Euros.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Tennent’s

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Pack shots of confectionery products to illustrate Bobby's Sweets trial box.

Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box

Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.
Both David Lonsdale and Mo Razzaq voiced concerns over the impact abuse and violence has on store workers.

Plea for kindness in festive season

Retail chiefs have called on the public to remain kind and patient with all shop workers during the Christmas season as abuse of staff has reached eye-watering levels.

Booker’s FareShare record

Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.

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.
Promotional image for the partnership between Bazooka Candy and Brentford FC with the Bazooka moose mascot and players from Brentford FC sharing a pack of Bazooka sweets.

Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC

Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.

Pub boss wins store go-ahead

A Dundee pub and club owner is set to make his first move into convenience retailing after councillors approved plans to turn one of...