Councils could take control of business tax
Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
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.
Hamlyns lays out its green credentials
Responding to the rising demand for more sustainability support with consumers, Hamlyns of Scotland has introduced new paper packaging.
Scotmid feels the cold as sales slip
EDINBURGH-based co-operative Scotmid saw sales and profit slip in the first six months of its trading year, compared to the same period last year,...
Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
Industry vital to food safety
Whatever happens in September’s independence referendum Scotland will have a new body tasked with ensuring the safety of the country’s food.
THE Food (Scotland)...
Time to get them in
The 2015 Scottish Grocer Awards was one of the best ever with an impressive list of established entrants and many great new contestants, and...
Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal Euros promo
Barr has kicked off a new promo across its Irn-Bru variants to mark the UEFA Euros Germany 2024 to help boost sales during the football tournament.
Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken
Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Gender imbalance still plagues retail
Women in retail speak out at Holyrood
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Energy price cap for businesses announced
The new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme will cap the wholesale component of gas and electricity prices for businesses this winter.