The Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards for 2027 will include two new categories.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards open for entries

Entries for the 2027 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards are now open – with two new categories up for grabs for the 2027 ceremony.

Strong results in a challenging year

Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

The Retail Crime Taskforce sets out its next steps

Police Inspector Emma Wright sat down with the Scottish Grocer to discuss the future of the Retail Crime Taskforce and what its next steps are.
covid sign on high street

New rules for self isolation

COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January). Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...

IVG outlines its ambitions to hit ÂŁ1billion in revenue

British vaping manufacturer IVG has unveiled its new ambition to reach ÂŁ1billion in annual revenue within the next three years with plans to invest across its infrastructure.
Cover of the Lomond Taste of Scotland food guide

New Scottish produce guide

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new product brochure, Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its wide range of Scottish goods.
Pack shots limited edition McVitie's Digestives Club Mint.

McVitie’s freshens up with new Digestives Club Mint

Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a new limited edition across the McVitie's range with its new Digestives Club Mint biscuits packs.
Imperial Tobacco products

Valuable insights to bring value in stores

Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
A headshot of Padma Sivakumar, customer success executive at MHouse.

MHouse strengthens customer team with new hire

MHouse has strengthened its customer service team with the appointment of Padma Sivakumar as its new customer success executive.
Lorna Slater

Alarm at DRS grows louder

Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Promotional image of the Golden Wonder 'World of Wonder' event.

Golden Wonder brings back World of Wonder tour

Crisps brand Golden Wonder is set to bring back its experiential event World of Wonder in September with plans to visit both Glasgow and Edinburgh throughout its running.

Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie

Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
Heather Hills Farm managing director Mark Noonan and Scotland Food & Drink chief executive Iain Baxter marked the launch of Scottish Food & Drink September.

Shoppers ‘want to buy Scottish food and drink’

A massive 84% Scots want to buy more Scottish food and drink products, according to data from The Knowledge Bank, released to mark the start of Scottish Food & Drink September.

Acts making the headlines at Checkout Scotland

GroceryAid has revealed its headline acts for its Scottish music festival, Checkout Scotland helping to build excitement for the event on 31st August.
Promotional image for the collaboration between Schweppes and Netflix's The Gentlemen featuring a hand reaching for a cocktail serve with a can of Schewppes Indian Tonic Water next to it. The advert invites consumers to "Try The Gentlemen's Cocktail" on the right-hand side of the image.

Schweppes kicks off festive sales with Netflix’s The Gentlemen

Drinks firm Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has rolled out a new collaboration between its Schweppes brand and Netflix's TV drama The Gentlemen.

Market News | Weetabix, Dead Man’s Fingers, F’real, Border Biscuits

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