DRS: debate intensifies

The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...
Kristian Sharp, from Weetabix, joined the Healthy Living Programme team to help educate Wellshot Primary School pupils.

Educating youngsters about healthy breakfasts

The SGF Healthy Living Programme's Welby Big Breakfast events at primary schools across Scotland are a great way to educate children about healthier meal choices. Scottish Grocer caught up with the team at a recent event supported by Weetabix.
Dawood Pervez, managing director at Bestway Wholesale, stands in the middle of a wholesale aisle.

Bestway acquires Dee Bee Wholesale

Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has announced the acquisition of family-run wholesaler Dee Bee Wholesale as part of its strategic growth plans.

Selected for One Stop

One Stop has launched its new Selected by Tesco range across its stores.

Preparing for DRS: What does the deposit return scheme mean for Scottish retailers?

The upcoming deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in October 2027 and will transform how we recycle bottles and cans. Retailers will play a key role in the scheme by offering return points for consumers to bring back their drinks containers.

Five year PLH bans to go

MSPs give licensing go-ahead to bring back ‘fit and proper’ and act on supply to youngsters The rule that personal licence holders are banned for...
A young girl stands on a football pitch wearing the Kellogg's x Puma football top.

Kellogg’s Football Camps return with free places up for grabs

Kellogg's Football Camps have returned for the third year running as the cereal brand has partnered up with Celtic FC and Rangers FC for Scotland.
Exterior of united wholesale depot

United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
Keith Fernie

David Sands back in retail

CONVENIENCE retail entrepreneur David Sands is returning to the industry with a new store – trading under the Nisa Local fascia – in Glenrothes. Sands,...

Drinks changes rejected

SCOTLAND won’t be introducing the further drinks retailing restrictions proposed by Labour Party health spokesman Dr Richard Simpson in a Members Bill in the...

Support is blooming

SCOTMID Uddingston has been supporting green-fingered community groups to mark the launch of its Caulders Garden Centre pop-up shop.
The Irn-Bru festive TV ad is being supported by special designs running across the products.

Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.

UK black market trade increases

An almost 300% increase in counterfeit cigarette volume has driven a second consecutive annual rise in UK black market cigarette consumption, according to a...

Unitas fee reduced

UNITAS has reduced its membership fees as a part of what it claims is an ongoing “member centric” approach.
A man hold a large loves local gift card outside a store front

Loves Local new record

SCOTLAND Loves Local‘s Glasgow Gift Card has broken UK records in terms of businesses taking part.
The winners having a ball at the 2022 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

Awards are an achievement

The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.