Top of the muffin

Hard-pressed commuters are eating breakfast on the go. Time to break out the bakery? A typical piece of advice dished out to people who want...

Lottery grant for stroke aid

The Stroke Association in Scotland is the latest organisation to receive a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund
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Record market share for Aldi

While other retailers struggle, Lidl and Aldi continue to flourish .
A person hands a pack of cigarettes over the counter to a customer.

Imperial Brands ensures value in tobacco range for the new year

Imperial Brands reckons retailers will still find plenty of luck from the gantries come the new year, but there needs to be a savvy approach with new legislation in mind.
A man is packing a paper bag with groceries with the Scoot logo on the bag. The man is also wearing some Scoot branded clothing.

Scoot delivery marks 100th store launch

Booker's rapid delivery platform Scoot has recently rolled out to its 100th store, marking a major milestone for the wholesaler's store service.
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Special delivery – Gallo draw Vauxhall van competition

AYRSHIRE independent retailers Mr and Mrs Sultan drove away with a top prize when they won a Vauxhall van containing six cases of wine...

Responsible vape retailing

JTI has been taking steps to keep disposable vapes out of the hands of children and the firm is calling on retailers to play their part.
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Sainsbury’s goes till-free

Sainsbury’s to open its very own checkout-free store .
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Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
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Cults store goes to Sainsbury’s

PLANS have been submitted to turn a famous North East Scotland store into a Sainsbury’s Local. Family business Kelly of Cults intends to lease its...
A bottle of Graham's whole milk stands next to a plate with chocolate chip cookies on it.

Graham’s bags Great Taste Awards

Graham's The Family Dairy has marked plenty of success for its range of dairy products after picking up a raft of Great Taste Awards gongs.

Optimism on the up

LOCAL retailers in Britain are increasingly optimistic, despite many experiencing a tough sales environment and new costs. The most recent Association of Convenience Stores’ Voice...

Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards

The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
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CJ Lang digital celebrations

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang welcomed guests to the firm’s first ever virtual trade show last month
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Nisa retailer kept up to date on pandemic trends

Nisa has been offering  independent retailers a new insights and information service comprising weekly data reports covering a broad range of key issues affecting stores
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Retail pitches 2020 vision

THE Scottish Retail Consortium used its Holyrood Parliamentary Reception, last month, to launch a new set of commitments for environmental sustainability, including targets to...