Post Office sign

More cash access

THE Post Office has increased access to cash for those affected by coronavirus. Post Office has made two of its products – Payout Now and...
Pack shots of East St Deli Chicken & Bacon, Cheese & Onion and Tuna Mayo sandwiches.

Kepak unveils new East St Deli sandwich range

Food-to-go products firm Kepak has launched its new East St Deli brand offering retailers a selection of sandwiches with longer shelf-lives.
Colin Smith

SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed

The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
The Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit panel discussed the problems caused by illegal traders.

Call to crack down on illicit traders

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.

Support for local suppliers

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
Chupa Chups believes its new one-metre Sour Belt will help drive impulse sales in the important singles fixture.

Chupa Chups rolls out one-metre Sour Belt

Popular confectionery brand Chupa Chups reckons it's putting in the hard yards for convenience retailers with the launch of its one-metre Sour Belt, which it believes will drive impulse sales.

SGF pushes back on judicial review claims

Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...
Pack shots of Gumi Yum Rainbow Ribbons and Gumi Yum Rainbow Tubes.

Gumi Yum expands with new share bags

Confectionery firm World of Sweets has expanded on its listings for the Gumi Yum brand with two new sharing pack variants of the sweets range.

New chiefs in role position

Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.

We are here for your convenience

TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores
Harriet Gray

Business benefits of ethnic diversity

Why Anti-Racist Employment Strategy is a good move: by Harriet Gray, an Employment Associate and works in the People, Reward and Mobility team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.
PGMA aims to help retailers stay passionate about running independent stores.

PGMA offers different way

Buying group PGMA has been talking up the help it can offer independent retailers, so they can keep their passion for their stores.

Value on parade with Spar Scotland

CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean sets out the benefits of running a store under the Spar Scotland symbol in Scotland the support the group offers.
DJ Naeem has joined the line-up for Checkout Scotland.

DJ Naeem to play Checkout Scotland for GroceryAid

DJ Naeem has joined the stellar line-up for Checkout Scotland with the message that the GroceryAid music event is one the Asian retailing community shouldn’t miss.
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.

Market News | Blu Bar, Haribo, Buzzballs, Bloo

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