Colin Smith, centre, managing director of Lothian Stores, with fellow directors Graham Benson, left, and David Sands, right, on site at the Pinkie project near Musselburgh.

A shop of all the talents

TAKE a portion of long wholesaling experience, add more than a dash of award-winning retailing nous and mix it with a significant quantity...

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
Pack shot of Cathedral City High Protein Half Fat cheese block and Cathedral City Protein Half Fat Minis.

Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
The new planogram for 2018

Symbol rolls out data-led planogram

UNITED Wholesale Grocers (UWG) flagship symbol group Lifestyle Express has issued a new data-driven planogram.
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Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales

With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
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Science panel says cut sugar

Advisory committee tells Westminster Government that free sugars guideline should be halved CONSUMERS must slash their sugar intake to head off the UK’s obesity epidemic...

Four seasons for retailers

Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Members of Lanark Business Group launch Totally Locally Lanark.

Lanark totals up the local touch

Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...

Camelot extends Lotto outlets

NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is to give retailers who currently have Scratchcard-only terminals the opportunity to sell tickets for National Lottery draw-based games, such...

Baba’s makes a saucy addition to Aldi

Dundee born sauce brand Baba's Sauce has rolled out to Aldi stores across the whole of Scotland, bringing the homemade sauce to a range of new shoppers.
A person holds up a Morrisons More card against a Morrisons sign which is on a building with black panelling.

Morrisons launches new promotion for Daily stores

Morrisons has marked the rollout of its More Card to Morrisons Daily franchise stores with the launch of an exclusive new points promotion.

Confidence is on the rise

Shopper confidence has risen to its highest level in the last five years, according to the latest data from IGD

International Women’s Day – Aldomak

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

President Dan Brown

Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation
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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services