A planned design for Edinburgh Gin's distillery featuring an estimation of what the building looks like.

Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors

Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
A Morrisons store

Amazon delivery in Aberdeen

MORRISONS has expanded its Amazon same-day delivery service to Aberdeen.
Jitka Fleglova, community engagement manager at Go Forth Stirling.

Convenience in brief | Stirling, UWS and CSG news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Go Forth Stirling, UWS and ShopMate, and Company Shop Group.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.

Time to clear the air

The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
Co-op app

Co-op trial for appy shoppers

SHOPPERS in a hurry could soon avoid the till all together in an initiative being trialled by the Co-op.
scotmid-donates-toSPCA

A bit of animal magic from Scotmid

Scotmid successfully raised £325,000 for the Scottish SPCA through its partnership with the animal charity .

A record year of retail giving

SCOTTISH retailers gave more to good causes than ever before last year.
Newspapers frozen carrier charge increases

No change to carriage cost

MENZIES has announced its newspaper carriage charges will remain the same until further notice.

Diana leads the smiles

SINGER-songwriter Diana Vickers is the face of Wrigley’s activity in National Smile Month, which runs until June 19. Wrigley’s launched Extra White Bubblemint gum at...

How will we tax?

Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote. SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...

Dreaming of a gin Christmas

GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...

New limits bring sales hangover

Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change. Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...

Healthy eating trend gaining traction

THE healthy eating trend is fighting fit according to figures from data and technology firm IRI.

Charitable support fit for retailers

THE Retail Trust has launched a fundraising appeal seeking donations to support financial aid for those working in the sector.
Alistair McGowan

Alistair’s all set for the big night

THE Scottish convenience retail industry’s biggest night of the year, the Scottish Grocer Awards is to be hosted this year by star comedian, impressionist...