Snappy Shopper has continued to help retailers boost profits through home delivery.

Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.

A chilly caffeine fix from Emmi and Costa

Finding the chillier way to start out your day with iced coffee solutions from Emmi Caffe Latte and the RTD Costa Coffee range.

BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big

American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.

Waiting game on grocery prices

Food inflation is steadily ticking down but the grocery price storm isn't over yet warns industry leaders and grocery specialists.
Investing in jet washes is popular with PRA members, says executive director Gordon Balmer.

Forecourt operators ‘face many hurdles’

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is working hard to promote members' best interests as forecourt operators face many ongoing challenges.
Scottish Parliament

Election: Parties set out retail stalls

SCOTLAND's political parties have unveiled a raft of policies aimed at revitalising the high street and supporting retailers – as the country prepares to...
Kyle Byers (left) category buyer for non-food and pet categories at JW Filshill and Stuart Auld, category buyer for food and third-party supply.

Filshill bolsters commercial team in new hires

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its buying team with the appointment of two new team members to newly created positions.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

Budget: Rates holiday to end in 2022

THE 100% non-domestic rates relief for Scotland’s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will end next year, finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced. In her Budget...
post office

Convictions cleared for Post Office retailers

JUDGES at the High Court in England have overturned the convictions of 39 former sub-postmasters in a landmark ruling for Post Office retailers. The appeals...
Advert for Absolut Warhol with a picture of the bottle at the centre with a photo of Andy Warhol to the left and a photo of two friends taking a selfie to the right, the text reads Born to Mix.

Absolut Vodka revives lost Warhol art in new bottle

Pernod Ricard's Absolut Vodka brand has revived the lost Andy Warhol painting Absolut 'blue' in its new limited edition bottle featuring the artwork.
Photograph of Liz Truss speaking outside of no 10 downing street

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.
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

The Fed out to net new members

The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.

Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart

Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.

Big birthday for Scotmid

Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday. The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...

Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.

Matthew Algie supports the future

Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.