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HLP is out delivering messages

The Healthy Living Programme has been taking its healthy cooking and wellbeing advice on the road to keep people well informed on the charity's work.

Industry warns over alcohol hike

The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.

A start to changes for inflation?

Overall inflation is showing signs of dropping, providing some hopeful signs for the future. However, food prices remain stubbornly high.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF wages war over pay

The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

FM must act on his promises

Industry chiefs have reacted to First Minister Humza Yousaf's New Deal for Business – urging the FM to follow up on his words with effective actions.

Concern over youth vaping

A new Scottish Government study has revealed that more than one in seven disposable vape users in Scotland are underage.

Team up for National Spritz Day

Two non-alcoholic brands have teamed up in time for National Spritz Day to offer consumers an alcohol free way to partake in the day.

Magnum toasts deal with Co-op

Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum has secured a new deal with Co-op to supply the drink over 30 stores across the country.

Allwyn sets out steps on National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment sets out its next steps for the National Lottery retailers as the firm prepares to take over the licence in February 2024.

Skwishee gears up for Bring Your Own Cup day

Frozen fizzy drinks brand Skwishee has announced the return of its Bring Your Own Cup Day for the summer for Saturday 29 July.

Spar goes yellow for charity campaign

Spar and other grocery brands have all gone yellow in support of Marie Curie's 75th anniversary with a pledge to donate £35,000 to the charity.

Circularity Scotland staff launch compensation bid

Taxpayers could be footing the bill on a compensation bid from Circularity Scotland staff after the defunct firm failed to inform them of their dismissal.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.

Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer.

PRA is on a journey with its members

The Petrol Retailers Association has highlighted some aspects of forecourt retailing that store owners should keep note of following its roadshow.