New Morrisons Daily opens in Scotland
Supermarket chain Morrisons and forecourts operator Highland Fuels have teamed up to open their third convenience store in Scotland.
Food growth slows
TOTAL retail sales in Scotland continue to perform below pre-pandemic levels, the Scottish Retail Consortium has found.
Spar UK and Iceland agrees exclusive partnership
Spar UK has announced an exclusive partnership with Iceland Foods to bring an expanded range of frozen products to Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales.
‘Epidemic’ of retail violence
A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .
Fresh foods rise for Nisa
WHOLESALER Nisa says sales to its store owner customers of fruit, vegetables and meat have soared since the launch of its fresh produce service...
Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on
New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
Reasons to party
WHOLESALERS from across Scotland were celebrating success last month at a gala ceremony in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh.
Camelot courting independents
CAMELOT has launched a new support package for independent retailers.
The National Lottery operator has invested £4m in new POS materials as well as reinstating...
New pound coin is nearly here
The new 12-sided pound coin will go into circulation on 28 March, marking the biggest change to the coin in over three decades.
Retailers can...
A man of the people
THE Scottish Grocer team was saddened to hear that Ian Smith, cash and carry controller at Boost Drinks, has died.
Soft drinks group contests energy drink health claims
The British Soft Drinks Association has hit back at calls to limit energy drinks consumption by young people.
A report on energy drinks published by...
Spar gets all sporty
WHEN the European Championships kick off in Glasgow this month, Spar will be right there in the heat of the action as an official partner of...
SGF calls for illicit trade crackdown
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is calling for a multi-party initiative to tackle the growing problem of illicit products on the Scottish market.
Brits eat the most treats
BISCUITS are a UK national treasure, according to Pladis.
And it says with more than 99% of households buying biscuits ever year, Britons have the...
Co-op store reopens in Tarbert
Co-op's store in Tarbert has reopened its doors for the local community following a 12-week investment programme to transform the entire store.
Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event
The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.
