woman vegetable shopping in a supermarket

Lidl and Aldi at heart of growth

INFLATION and the expansion of the discounters continue to be the two prongs of the fork doing all the heavy lifting in terms of sales growth in the UK’s grocery sector.
A photograph of the Eden Mill Distillery in St Andrews looking over a body of water to the distillery and its warehouses.

Production kicks off at Eden Mill distillery

Independent distiller Eden Mill has officially completed the commissioning of its new distillery as the firm kicks off production for its gin and whisky ranges.

Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites

Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.
Proposed bans on 10-packs of cigarettes as well as 19-packs and RYO packs of less than 30g continue to make their way through the EU system.

Euro tobacco restrictions closer

BANS on cigarette packs below 20 sticks and RYO tobacco packs below 30g moved a step closer late last month when the revised European...
Lexi the dog and Scotmid staff, children, and the SSPCA.

Barking up the right tree

OVER 170,000 children in Scotland will receive classes on animal welfare thanks to a £141,000 donation from Scotmid

Scotmid’s high five

Scotmid has revealed the five Scottish producers to win Scotmid Favourite listings.

Certas solutions for independents

Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland

Scotland’s top brands: 6. Baxters

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.6 – Baxters.

Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.

Dessert essence – essential indulgence

CONFECTIONERY may provide everyday treats but – with staying in now having virtually replaced going out in many households – there’s a place for...

Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls

Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.
Variety packs of Swizzels sweets in an array of colours.

Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels

Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
Symbol stores and independents saw sales rise almost 5% year on year, said Kantar Worldpanel.

Symbols continue to outgrow giants

FOR the second survey period in a row Britain’s independent and symbol stores have grown sales at a much faster rate than the supermarket...
Katie Hemmings, commercial director of HIM Research, speaks to the SGF Conference about changing consumer habits.

The mind of the modern shopper

SGF Conference delegates heard Scotland’s convenience sector can evolve to meet the needs of consumers on ‘autopilot’. SHOPPERS are making more visits to c-stores than...

Councillor Mo lands a double

LANARKSHIRE retailer Mo Razzaq, who with his wife Roxy owns and operates Premier Mo’s Convenience Store and Family Shopper outlets in Blantyre, became councillor...
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.
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