Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail
Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Glengoyne sounds climate alarm
TACKLING climate change is key to the future of Scotch whisky, according to a new report from Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky.
The distillery commissioned...
C-stores mixed on dark smokes effect
Popularity of tobacco PMPs gives convenience an advantage say some retailers. But others say ‘no change’.
WILL Scotland’s c-stores and CTNs see a boost in...
Two more stores for Thompson
Retailer Stephen Thompson’s has opened two new Eddy’s Food Station stores within a fortnight, following brand's first store launch in May.
Curry firm is thriving
Perthshire restaurateur Praveen Kumar has been celebrating a boom in business for his frozen curry brand.
New deli delivers on its potential for store
Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.
MSPs back SRC BBQ responsibility
Kate Forbes and MSPs from across the political spectrum have submitted their support for the SRC's Responsible Retailing of Disposable BBQs guidelines.
Strength to be found in Scotland’s food & drink
Scotland Food & Drink's new Showcasing Scotland 2024 event could potential have raised over £70million for the sector with interest from global markets.
Tobacco firms bid to save 10-packs
BRITAIN’S biggest tobacco firms are backing a bid to stop changes to European retail regulations that would ban the sale of packs of cigarettes...
Smith takes top job at the SWA
Kate Salmon passes torch to ex–retailer
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive...
Campaign to clampdown on fake cigs
Retailers have been urged to join the fight against illegal tobacco by JTI
Moy Park ‘turns up the heat’ with Budgens and Ocado contracts
Leading UK food company, Moy Park has secured listings for its new ‘Moy Park BBQ & Roast’ range in Budgens and Ocado from May.
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Off-trade is in high spirits report finds
Spirits are soaring in the Scottish off-trade according to the latest market report from William Grant & Sons
Make sure you let staff take a break
Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
Demands of the season
IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...
A consumer’s view of DRS
NEW research from Suntory predicts shoppers will need just seven weeks to adapt when deposit return is launched in Scotland.
