SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year
The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
SGF highlights true cost of Budget hikes in new study
The SGF has highlighted the true cost of employment to convenience store employers following new rises to wages and National Insurance coming into force on 1 April.
Tango brings a Blast in a bottle
Soft drinks giant Britvic has brought the popular Tango Ice Blast flavours to a bottled format for the first time in a limited edition release.
Christmas packs on the Ritz
Savoury biscuit brand Ritz has unveiled its new festive limited-edition packs for the Christmas period this year, offering shoppers a chance to bag £10k.
SGF looks to the future
The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.
Shop theft and violence rates increase in Scotland
Police Scotland has announced an increase in the rate of retail crime across 2025-26 as part of its latest Recorded Crime in Scotland report.
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Booker supports retailers with new Autumn Guide
Wholesaler Booker has unveiled its new Autumn 2026 New Product Development Guide, offering its retailers key sales tips for the rest of the year.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023
Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).
Nisa donates over £1million through its charity
Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Diageo welcomes Kenyan President
WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26.
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Britvic run Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers
Britvic is marking the Pepsi rebrand with a Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers. Running from 7 February to 1 March, it will reward ambitious retailers and you can find out more here.
Doric duo tie up to create unique beer
The new stout "Two Scoops" marks a partnership between Mackie's of Scotland and Brewdog using honeycomb from Mackie's and Brewdog's brewing skill.
SGF launches disposable vape recycling pilot
The SGF and Elfbar have teamed up to launch a new disposable vape recycling pilot scheme which is set to run across 20 SGF members' stores.
Starbucks gains with new Protein Drinks
Arla Foods, the firm behind Starbucks RTD drinks, has unveiled its new Starbuck Protein Drink with Coffee range to tap into the emerging category.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
