We’ll reconsider shopworker law

Parties tell SGF hustings that Holyrood could look again at parity with emergency services for offences against store staff CALLS for shop workers to be...
Pack shot of Simon Howie High Protein Steak Lorne.

Simon Howie rolls out High Protein Steak Lorne

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new High Protein Steak Lorne pack to match the demand for protein from modern consumers.

UWS records £5m sales increase

UNITED Wholesale (Scotland) has reported a £5m rise in turnover last year. Turnover was up to £227m for the year ending December 31, 2015. Pre-tax...
Promotional image for the Oreo 'Twist, Lick, Dunk. Challenge offering shoppers the chance to win prizes.

Oreo Challenge offers the chance to win £10k holiday

Biscuit brand Oreo has unveiled its new Oreo Challenge offering consumers the chance to win massive prizes based on its 'Twist, Lick, Dunk' ritual.

A spotlight on off-sales

Report makes tough recommendations A Scottish Government funded charity has made noises in favour of a clamp down on licences for convenience retailers in the...
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Industry experts welcome DRS grant support

DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2017

The search is on for 2018’s stars!

We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Zero Cherry 500ml bottles and two litre bottles.

Irn-Bru introduces new Cherry flavour to Zero sugar range

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has expanded on its range of Zero sugar drinks with the addition of its new Cherry flavour as a core new addition to the range.

SG special feature: Estonian DRS

With the Scottish Government now committed to introducing a returns scheme, Scottish Grocer headed out to Estonia with some top retailers
Pack shots of Wanta Fanta Xbox cans with Fanta Lemon, Fanta DarkCherry and Fanta Orange that all have characters from videogames on packs across them.

Fanta appeals to gamers with new Dark Cherry flavour

Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled the next step in its 'Wanta Fanta' campaign with the new on-pack promotion with Xbox and the new Dark Cherry flavour.

Major retailers commit to halve food waste

SOME of the largest retailers and food producers in the UK have signed up to a new commitment to dramatically reduce food waste. Retailers including...
Bottles of Starbucks Coffee Craft Rich Black and Signature Caramel flavours sit on a table.

Starbucks rolls out concentrated Coffee Craft range

Coffee brand Starbucks has introduced a range of concentrated coffee drinks to store shelves with its new Starbucks Coffee Craft brand.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

ACS Crime Report reveals huge cost of criminality

Crime report makes for grim reading
Promotional image of Powerade Fifa World Cup 2026 campaign.

Powerade unveils new Fifa World Cup campaign

Sports drink brand Powerade has announced its new campaign as part of its partnership as the official sports drink of the Fifa World Cup 2026.
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...
Scottish footballer Andy Robertson, Steve Clarke, head coach, and footballer Kathleen McGovern sit in Hampden Stadium seats holding cans of Pepsi Max.

Pepsi Max kicks off new deal with Scotland football teams

Soft drinks brand Pepsi Max has announced a new five-year partnership with the Scottish FA as the official soft drinks partner of the men's and women's national teams.