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Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.
Katie Secretan has been appointed as managing director for Co-op Wholesale.

Nisa relaunches as Co-op Wholesale

The Co-op Group has relaunched Nisa as Co-op Wholesale in a move it says shows its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
The PRA Forecourt Roadshow Scotland attracts plenty of visitors and trade stands.

PRA Forecourt Roadshow returning to Scotland

Scottish service station retailers can find out all about sector developments at the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Forecourt Roadshow later this spring.
Official data shows thefts from Scottish shops leapt 18% to 43,000 recorded incidents in 2024.

Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce welcomed

The Scottish Retail Consortium has welcomed the launch of Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce and Action Plan – set up using £3million of Scottish Government funding.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.
Total food sales rose by just 0.7% compared with February last year, according to the SRC.

SRC and the Fed warn of tough times

Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
A range of chillers in a convenience store with a range of chilled foods inside with DoubleCool branded doors attached to the coolers.

Win DoubleCool doors for your store’s chillers

One lucky retailer is in with the chance to win up to 16 doors to get fitted on to their open chiller section with the new giveaway from DoubleCool.
Gift packs of wine brands sit on a shelf in a store with glittery pink hearts and promotional prices. The brands include I Heart Wines, Freixenet and Vino Chic.

Inflation falls ahead of Reeves’ spring statement

Seasonal events such as Valentine's helped to boost Scottish sales in February as the overall inflation figure saw a small dip by the end of the month.
Laura McDiarmid, Vikas Sud, Shamly Sud, Guna Sud and Elaine C Smith all stand on the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage whilst Shamly holds a trophy for The Innovation Award 2024.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
The Mentos Mint Fizzooka from Fortnite Creative is against a sky blue background with white lettering that says 'FIZZOOKA'.

Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers

Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.
A chiller with sandwiches and rolls with strip runners along the shelving with the SGF Go Local branding across it, the text reads 'We Support Local'.

SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year

The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
Promotional posters for Cheez-It competition which is offering retailers a chance to win £10,000. The poster features pack shots of the Cheez-It range consisting of Double Cheese and Cheese & Chilli.

Chance to win £10k in new Cheez-It competition

Retailers can bag a massive cash prize from the snacks aisle AMERICAN snacks brand Cheez-It is offering retailers the chance to win a whopping £10,000...
Advert for the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2025 'Embracing Equality & Inclusion for All' with the logo for the event and a logo for the headline sponsor Booker. The logo for the SGF sits in the top right corner with the date Thursday 3 April at the bottom with the location Crowne Plaza, Glasgow.

SGF launches first Diversity & Inclusion event

The SGF is set to host its first ever Diversity & Inclusion event in April to highlight the lived experiences of colleagues within the Scottish convenience sector.
Packets of Fox's Fabulous biscuits sit on a table with biscuits placed onto plates with a mug of coffee between two packs of the biscuits – the biscuit variants include Half Coated Dark Chocolate Cookies, Half Coated Milk Chocolate Cookies, Milk Chocolate Cookies.

Drive up Mother’s Day sales with Fox’s gift ideas

Fox's Burton's Companies has outlined five ways in which convenience store owners can help to drive up extra sales in the lead up to Mother's Day.
Pack shots of Minions Celebration Cake and an image of a person holding on to a Gabby's Dollhouse above a party table with balloons on it.

Finsbury marks Universal renewal with new Wicked cake plans

Finsbury Food Group has renewed its partnership with Universal Studios, with plans in place to capitalise on the popularity of upcoming movies including Wicked.
A whisky cask with the Saltire Rare Malt Whisky brand on the top of the lid with a bottle of whisky and nosing glasses in the foreground of the image.

Saltire whisky spreads out around the world

Fife-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is set to expand further in the global market with its new senior team members.
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