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This year saw Jeyes launch its new Smart Brush Barbecue Cleaner, offering consumers a gel cleaner with built in brush application
Exterior shot of Greens of Kirkcaldy.

Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes

Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Nielsen reckons there will be a strong performance over Christmas despite the rising costs.

Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts

The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, and Declan McMahon, managing director at Brownings the Bakers, stand outside a Sainsbury's store holding Brownings products.

Brownings expands its range across Sainsbury’s stores

Family-run bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has expanded its listings across selected Sainsbury's stores in Scotland bringing its scones range into locations.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
Asda supermarket front

Free meals for kids at Asda cafés

ASDA has announced that children across Scotland will be able to eat for £1 at any time of day in its cafés this summer.
The ‘Tasty in no Time’ campaign focuses on Costcutter’s recipe for burgers.

Costcutter launches social media campaign

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has launched a Facebook canvas to support its ‘Tasty in no Time’ own-brand campaign. Launched at the start of July, the canvas...
Gillian Edgar, John Drummond and Kathryn Neil

Happy retirement to John Drummond

Everyone at Scottish Grocer would like to wish John Drummond a very happy retirement as he steps down from his role at the Healthy Living Programme

PayPoint builds on gaming offer with Fortnite vouchers

Payment services provider PayPoint has partnered up with Epic Games to include vouchers for Fortnite as part of its services for retail partners.
Renee Semiz

Change afoot at Phillips 66

US-based Semiz takes UK marketing boss job

New directions – Sharif Touchshop Dunfermline

We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day. We’re looking for new generation retailers and...

Costcutter celebrates

Costcutter Supermarkets Group had cause for celebration when it secured top marks in two industry survey programmes
A woman holds two Spar branded shopping bags outside of a Spar store to highlights its value deals campaign for 2026.

Spar saves shoppers cash with value deals push

Scottish symbol store Spar has kicked off a new value-driven campaign for 2026, renewing its commitment to its customers across Scotland.
Elixir Distillers Islay distillery

Seal of approval

Construction of a new distillery on Islay has been given the green light after Elixir Distillers was granted planning permission by Argyll and Bute council.

Store franchise to head north?

TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop is remaining tight-lipped on rumours that it could be about to extend its franchise scheme...
A shopper pushes a trolley full of groceries with holding a mobile phone

Hopeful signs for the future in grocery retail

Grocery price inflation has dropped for the second month running, showing promising signs, as reported by Kantar Data.