Strong results in a challenging year

Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society
A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Chief execuitve John Brodie, above, said it was a satisfying set of results in a tough market

Profit edges up at Scotmid

SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
Variety packs of Swizzels sweets in an array of colours.

Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels

Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.

Overprovision for cigarettes

ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals

Are the days of cash coming to an end?

Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
Premier @ DUSA was crowned Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to discuss the store's ever-evolving soft drinks selection after it was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Adam Hardie, head of food and drink at Johnston Carmichael,

Small businesses will need more time for DRS

Adam Hardie, head of food and drink at Johnston Carmichael, chartered accountants and business advisers, looks at DRS
Stills being installed at Eden Mill Distillery with a large window in the background overlooking a waterfront landscape.

Eden Mill takes next step with new stills installed at distillery

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has taken the next step towards its first new make spirit with the installation of its new stills at the St Andrews distillery.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
daniel-johnson-msp

Big step forward in fight against retail crime

Daniel Johnson MSP formally lodges Protection of Workers bill SHOPWORKERS could receive new protection under the law if MSPs back a bill that has been...
A person is using the *shopt retailer app on their phone in store.

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.
LIfestyle images of GNAW chocolate bars featuring them in two different locations, with the Raspberry Mojito bar in a bar scene and New York Cheesecake bar in a coffee bar in New York.

Gnaw on chocolate this Christmas

Premium chocolate brand Gnaw has unveiled a range of new flavours in its chocolate bar range, aiming to make the most of those cold winter nights in.
MSPs have signed off on deposit return scheme regulations for Scotland.

DRS administrator gets ScotGov approval

CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator for Scotland's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Given the green light today (24 March) by...
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Promotional image for the on-pack promotion between Walkers Crisps and Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Walkers Crisps unveils new Star Wars on-pack promo

PepsiCo has teamed up with Disney as part of its new on-pack promotion between Walkers crisps variants and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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