People walking up and down Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow.

Scottish retailers are World Cup winners

Scottish retailers were winners during Scotland's appearance at the World Cup, with SRC data showing a 1.7% rise in footfall during June year on year.
David's Kitchen owner David Sands

David Sands joins Spar Scotland

DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail. A...
Nathalie Fullerton, store owner of Go Local Partick, stands with Patricia Ferguson MP in her store to receive an Early Day Motion commendation for her role in representing the sector.

Nathalie Fullerton receives parliamentary praise

Partick store owner Nathalie Fullerton has been presented with a parliamentary commendation for her work representing retailers and her new role at the Fed.
Exterior of the Scottish Parliament building

Support call ahead of Scottish Budget

Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Pack shots of Players Kingsize and Players Classic cigarettes outer packs.

Imperial Brands expands Players range

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has introduced its new Players Classic cigarettes to offer a well-valued full-strength option to smokers.
PayPoint has launched a new service to help FMCG brands and c-store retailers.

PayPoint’s retailer loans move

PayPoint has linked up with Funding Circle to allow the UK’s largest small business lending platform to provide funding access to the payment services provider’s network of 28,000 UK retail partners.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Epicurium managing director Ben McKechnie.

Get healthier sales from snacking

Matching the demand from younger consumers to enjoy healthier snacks and drinks can be a good way for convenience retailers to boost profits.
Martina Stocchi, of Lactalis, and FareShare's Clare O'Keeffe with Galloway Cheddar staff.

Galloway Gathering Project with FareShare Scotland a big success

Lactalis brand Galloway Cheddar has joined forces with FareShare Scotland to run a successful charity initiative across the country.
PayPoint has launched a new service to help FMCG brands and c-store retailers.

PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers

PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
Red Bull offers a variety of flavours and formats for customers.

Red Bull ‘energises soft drinks profits’

Energy drinks giant Red Bull is advising c-store retailers to stay stocked up on a variety of format sizes and emphasised the importance of multipacks.

A matter of heritage for Belhaven

Belhaven Brewery is shouting out the importance of legacy when it comes to consumer beer choices noting the brand's three century long history.

Edinburgh Gin lifts the spirits for Christmas

Edinburgh Gin aims to encourage more consumers to trade up for their gin gifting this year with the relaunch of its Christmas gin edition.
Boost Energy is available in a range of formats.

Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks

Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
David Lonsdale is encouraged by the strategy outlined by minister Neil Gray.

New Deal for Business plan is welcomed

The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).