Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Call for Scottish business rates freeze

Some 35 leading industry bodies have jointly written to Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison asking her to freeze business rates in 2024-25.

Starbucks extends no added sugar fraps

Arla is out to grow the demand for balanced Frappuccino variants with the launch of its Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar drink.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema (right) blasted the activities of criminals.

Crime ‘is still a huge blight’

Store owners and staff are still facing widespread incidents of theft, abuse and violence, according to the new SGF 2022 Crime Report.
Bottles of The Antiquary whisky are lined up on a bar featuring the 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 30 Year Old. Along with these bottles, there are smaller sample bottles for blending as well as whisky glasses to serve in with unlabelled whisky sample bottles on shelves behind the bar.

The Antiquary rolls out whisky gift ideas for Father’s Day

Highland distiller Tomatin has rolled out a trio of whisky suggestions for Father's Day this year from its blended whisky brand The Antiquary.
Arctic Coffee has launched Arctic Decaf Café Latte to meet the growing consumer demand for caffeine-free options.

Arctic Coffee launches Decaf Café Latte

Arctic Coffee has launched Arctic Decaf Café Latte to meet the growing consumer demand for caffeine-free options when it comes to RTD iced coffee.
Pack shots of Port Askaig 8 Year Old, Elements of Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Glenfiddich 12 Year Old.

Raising whisky for Hogmanay

While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

Turn footfall into sales with InPost lockers

Parcel services firm InPost has encouraged retailers to invest in its lockers to help drive up additional sales for convenience stores.
Pack shots of Bluey Freeze-At-Home Fruit Flavoured Ice Pops.

Bluey Ice Pops expands World of Sweets frozen range

Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has expanded on its range of licensed freezable products with its new Bluey Ice Pops.
Showcasing Scotland UK will allow Scottish producers to meet with buyers from across the home nations.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, FDF Scotland, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from The Fed, FDF Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink.
UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) have revealed their ambitious plans to grow the business and become the perfect partner for its retailers and suppliers.
The IQOS ILUMA ONE is the hero product for the UK, says Philip Morris Limited.

Smoke-free world is goal for Philip Morris

Philip Morris Limited commercial operations director John Rennie explains why the IQOS ILUMA is a revolutionary product in the heated tobacco category.
The six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom.

Scotmid ‘jailbirds’ fundraise for Maggie’s

Six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom – and are appealing for help to reach the target through a justgiving page.
Pack shots of the Jakemans Throat Lozenges range including Throat & Chest, Blood Orange & Winter Spice, Throat & Chest Sugar Free, Honey & Lemon and Cherry.

Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief

Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
A group of people taking part in the Simon Howie Puddin Race 5k run on Burns Night.

Simon Howie’s Puddin’ Race hailed as a Burns Night success

Butchery brand Simon Howie has helped to raise over £1,000 for mental health charity SAMH as part of its inaugural Puddin' Race initiaitive.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a lectern on a stage at the SWA 2025 Annual Conference.

Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage

With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.

Promotions ban plan is pulled

THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice. Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
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