Retail industry backs crime fighting bill at Holyrood

SCOTTISH retail groups and trade associations were united in backing a bill that aims to give shop workers enhanced protection from abuse and assault. Addressing...
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All go for the buffalo

A Fife farmer is one step closer to creating Scotland’s first-ever buffalo mozzarella, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Co-op’s Scot push

£28m to be invested in Scotland with new stores.

Buttering them up

A range full of favourites stops the spreads sales going down WITH 99% of households buying into the category each year, there’s hardly a range...
A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

UK DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new move for DRS

DRS administrator UK DMO has changed its name to Exchange for Change and unveiled new packaging details as the next step is taken towards DRS.
Clydebank links with Keystore

Clydebank links with Keystore

Independent co-operative society Clydebank Co-op tied in with JW Filshill’s symbol store operation Keystore in its Knightswood, Glasgow shop. The deal was announced by Clydebank...
Epicurium managing director Ben McKechnie.

Get healthier sales from snacking

Matching the demand from younger consumers to enjoy healthier snacks and drinks can be a good way for convenience retailers to boost profits.
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Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps

Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM

Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.

90 years in the bag

Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make
A person is lifting out a pack of cigarettes from a drawer at the back of a shop.

Tobacco & Vapes Bill passes through Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has made its way through Parliament is now awaiting to receive Royal Assent meaning the generational tobacco ban will go ahead.
Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves stands at a podium with the text "International Investment Summit 2024" against a red backdrop.

Chancellor confirms rise in worker wages

Workers' wages are set to increase in April next year, adding further expenses for store owners to contend with on top of rises to tax.

Hovis unveils Christmas packs

Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.

Indulge in ice cream

Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
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Praise for Filshill staff

JW FILSHILL boss Simon Hannah has heaped praise on the firm’s staff, as the wholesaler celebrated another big win

Parents go DIY at feeding time

RESEARCH by analysis firm Mintel found that sales of wet and dry baby food in Britain dropped by 14% between 2012 and 2015 as...