Brits love their families… and curry

TOM yam kai, lamb bhuna, sushi, tapas, spaghetti alla puttanesca, Irish stew, croque monsieur, jambalaya. If we can say it (or even get close)...
Tobacco sniffer dog Boo sits next to bags filled with illegal cigarettes.

Illegal tobacco seized in the Highlands

The Highland Council Trading Standards team has uncovered a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands area.

International Women’s Day – Prep House

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

Rates appeal deadline is fast approaching

Colliers International warns retailers not to miss out ahead of 30 September deadline COMMERCIAL property specialist Colliers International is urging retailers who have been hit...

Spar hits the net

SPAR Scotland has extended its partnership with the Scottish Football Association. The partnership will see the symbol continue to sponsor the Scottish Women’s National Team...

ONS report reveals lackluster growth

SRC puts politicians in spotlight over tough conditions
Over a third (35%) of UK consumers have used click-and-collect services in the past year.Over a third (35%) of UK consumers have used click-and-collect services in the past year.

Future shopping on Easy Street

WHAT do the expert crystal ball gazers and consumer insight gurus expect to be the big trends in 2015 and will they have an...
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
Jamie Buchanan, SGF’s Go Local programme director, right, and colleague Aidan Smith signing the Scotland Loves Local Pledge.

SGF signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge

The Scottish Grocers' Federation is backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland and has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.

Scotmid shows strong results

Figures show co-op holding its position amid tough trading conditions for retail
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.

Not part of the job description

C-store retailers are increasingly facing theft and violent attacks while at work

Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
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.
Jars of baxters beetroot products

Scotland’s Top Brands: 9. Baxters

Spotlight on No.9 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Baxters.