Stop the flood
Top retailer wants government to curb multiples muscling in
ONE of Scotland’s leading independent retailers has called on the Scottish Government to provide regulations that...
90 years in the bag
Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make
SWA has bold net-zero goal
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
The Fed calls on ScotGov to ensure retailers are heard
Uthayakumar Soundararajan, Scottish president of the Fed, has written to John Swinney to ensure that retailers' voices continue to be heard in parliament.
Travelling lights – New from JTI
TOBACCO firm JTI is launching a series of ‘Timeless Travel’ limited-edition packs for its cigarette brand, Benson and Hedges Gold.
Available from 1 February in...
Tobacco & Vapes Bill passes through Parliament
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has made its way through Parliament is now awaiting to receive Royal Assent meaning the generational tobacco ban will go ahead.
Pattison to head up Londis brand
JOHN Pattison has been appointed brand director of Londis as Musgrave Retail Partners sets up individual teams to run its Londis and Budgens operations.
Previously...
Planting growth for the sun
Moving Mountains reckons it's prepared to match the demand for greater variety in plant-based options when it comes to the barbecue this year.
More nights in to come
WINTER is coming, and with it the urge to stay indoors, but that doesn’t mean shoppers put their social life to bed for the year.
An Irngetic new release – Irn-Bru Energy is here
The Scottish soft drinks market is set for a major shake-up after AG Barr announced the launch of Irn-Bru Energy
Join us in green revolution plea
Scotland’s £12.4bn food and drink industry urged to combine sustainability with economic growth
A set of green “ambitions” designed to make Scotland’s food and...
Britvic stimulates energy spend
Britvic offers retailers tips on how to effectively drive up sales across the energy category in stores to make the most out of the channel in convenience.
Scrub Daddy strengthens its partnership with Disney
Scrub Daddy, the sponge that was made famous by being adopted by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, has tied up again with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse Scrub Daddy and a Minnie Mouse Scrub Mommy.
Gulf’s got the look
GULF has launched a new uniform range to be rolled out across its forecourts in Scotland from this month.
The new uniforms have been described...
Tributes for Mackie’s chief
Ice-cream firm chairman who played major roles in farming, food manufacture, politics and education.
MAITLAND Mackie, the patriarch of the Scottish ice cream dynasty,...
Spar Greenock is in the Christmas spirit
Spar Greenock helped to kick off the Christmas season with a party in store and invited local customers and charities to get into the festive spirit this year.









































