Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards logo against a blue background.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.
Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Doughnut-eee and Churrifically Churros-y tubs stand on a wooden table against a light blue background.

Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.
A group of people, including Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean, stand together in a kitchen with trays of macaroni cheese on the table.

Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals

Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
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Kind launches first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar

Nut snacking brand Kind has introduced its first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to offer a more indulgent bar to expand on its core portfolio.
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
Hello Wembley!

Getting through to Wembley

IT’S a brand that many think helps define Scotland but Irn-Bru’s latest TV ad brings a staunch English dimension to its marketing mix. The latest...

No space for bottle returns

Retail groups say deposit and recycle scheme would hurt Scottish convenience stores Convenience retailers don’t have the space or in many cases the staff to...

Nine in 10 hit by shop theft

92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...

Drinks register ticks the boxes

Scottish Wholesale welcomes new regulation PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Eddie Lynagh has told the organisation’s members that the new Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme...

Food sales see best month

October growth highest of the year to date SRC-KPMG reports FOOD sales in Scotland were up in  October, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium -...
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One last bout over minimum pricing

UK Supreme Court hears SWA’s appeal on MUP WHAT should be the final tussle over Scottish Government legislation on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol...

Retailers react to Nisa deal

NISA retailers have accepted The Co-op’s £143m offer to purchase the symbol group
Scottish Grocer Awards 2020

Get ready for the biggest event in Scottish retailing

The search is on. Scottish Grocer is calling on the nation’s retailers to shout about the fantastic work they do on a daily basis .

Reject No-Deal now

Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...

UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s

AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
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Making bank with PayPoint

PAYPOINT has reached an exclusive deal with emerging digital bank Monzo that will allow account holders to deposit cash through payment terminals.