Stuart Common and Mac Mackie.

Mackie’s rings the changes

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Pete Cheema and John Swinney.

Call for action on rates relief

Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.
tea and biscuits

Biscuits for the saucers

UK consumers are a nation of tea lovers. The only other thing that could perhaps hold a flame to the beloved brew also happens to be its partner in crime, biscuits.
Imperial Tobacco products

Valuable insights to bring value in stores

Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
Irn Bru Xtra cans

Xtra choice at Burns

Consumers cutting back on sugar don’t need to miss out on the nation’s favourite Scottish soft drink during Burns Night this year.
Clipper tea

Tea makes an organic choice

Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
Gander App scans a reduced pineapple

Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash

Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.

System to crack down on crime

Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
A Snappy shopper delivery driver loads a white van

Snappy Shopper delivers support for local stores

Snappy Shopper talks about the benefits of its service to retailers amid the financial crisis.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Grant's haggis

Grant’s will ‘gie her a haggis’

Tinned food brand Grant’s is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on their Burns Suppers this year.

We are here for your convenience

TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores

Awards Profile – Home Delivery Store of the Year 2022

Scottish Grocer caught up with Martin and Natalie Lightfoot, store owners at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston and winner of Home Delivery Store of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
supermarket aisle of festive items

Inflated festive retail sales expected

Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.