ScotGov announces business rates relief
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to provide some relief on domestic business rates and national insurance tax in its 2026-27 Budget.
Scottish high streets are ‘one bad budget’ away from closing
The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on the Scottish Government to announce a business rates discount for retailers in today's Scottush Budget announcement.
Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.
Spar saves shoppers cash with value deals push
Scottish symbol store Spar has kicked off a new value-driven campaign for 2026, renewing its commitment to its customers across Scotland.
Call for better CCTV to tackle shop crime
The Fed is calling on the next Scottish government to provide financial backing for up-to-date CCTV to tackle crime in convenience stores across the country.
Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled
The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range
Nisa franchise operator Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.
Growing call for retail business rates cut
There are growing calls for Scottish retailers to be given a permanent business rates discount ahead of Shona Robison's Holyrood budget on 13 January.
Happy Holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The team at the Scottish Grocer would like to wish you and the whole team a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime
President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes
Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
KeyStore spreads festive cheer in local nurseries
Scottish symbol chain KeyStore is encouraging its customers to get into the giving spirit this Christmas by supporting local nurseries across Scotland.
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.
Inflation falls to lowest rate in eight months
A fall in food costs helped to bring overall inflation down, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.
Scotmid rolls out Pennies round up for Alzheimer Scotland support
SCOTTISH convenience retailer Scotmid has introduced a new way for consumers to support Dementia Scotland through a new partnership with micro-donation charity Pennies.
Co-op opens up in Gairloch
Co-op has marked its 10th new store across the whole of Scotland with the opening of its brand new, purpose-built shop in the village of Gairloch.
