A bottle of Isle of Raasay whisky stands on top of a barrel in a warehouse with barrels in the background.

Isle of Raasay named World’s Best Scotch Whisky at Global Spirit Awards

Hebridean distiller Isle of Raasay has picked up the World's Best Scotch Whisky award at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards for its Cask Strength dram.
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Minimum wage to jump 3%

Cable accepts Commission recommendation SCOTLAND’S retailers are likely to see wage costs rise in the autumn after business secretary Vince Cable last month accepted...
The Co-operative Food has grown considerably in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK in recent years, having bought Somerfield and many smaller chains such as David Sands. But troubles at the Co-operative Bank, scandals, media leaks and top level executive resignations have left the Co-operative Group reeling.

Chaos at the Co-op

THE turmoil surrounding Britain’s largest mutual retailer The Co-operative showed no sign of abating late last month after the giant group announced a...
BHS Edinburgh

Six months of footfall decline

FOOTFALL in Scottish stores has been declining for six consecutive months, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.

Soft drink levy rates revealed

Chancellor confirms figures for added sugar soft drinks in Budget SOFT drinks with a sugar content of 5g or more per 100ml will be subject...

Unitas board revealed

Big jobs for Scottish wholesale figures UNITAS Wholesale – the new buying group formed from the merger of Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group – has...

CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet

CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.
food waste in bags

Zero Waste Scotland launches food waste matchmaker

Tackling waste during a crisis

Set to paint the beer aisles red

FAMOUS Scottish ale brand McEwan’s is adding a modern touch with the launch of McEwan’s Red. The brand, owned by Bedford-based Wells & Young’s, has...
The new Nisa Local opened by Jay Javed and PGNJ Ltd in Rutherglen.

PGNJ Ltd grows its store network

Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
Aldi says it is set to continue its expansion in Scotland with plans to invest £40million in the next two years.

Aldi plans £40m expansion in Scotland

Supermarket chain Aldi has vowed to continue its expansion in Scotland, with plans to invest more than £40million in stores across the country over the next two years.
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Slowdown as summer stalls

It might still technically be in growth, but the UK grocery sector is continuing to suffer from a slowdown .

Digging deep for First Aid

Scotmid has pedalled out £15,500 in support for St Andrew’s First Aid, allowing the charity to boost its two-wheeled cycle response team. The latest donation...

Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
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Runaway inflation

INFLATION is at its highest level since 1991, according to the Office for National Statistics, as consumers are forced to absorb a hike in energy bills and soaring road fuel prices.

Added Irn

First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...