Ready for the biggest night

WE’RE almost there. After months of judging visits that reached all across Scotland the finalists have been chosen and we’re all ready for the...
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, with the logo for the organisation in the top right hand corner in a white box.

Scottish Wholesale Association changes venue for annual conference

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced it has changed the venue for its Connex Conference to the Òran Mór in Glasgow's west end.
Mixed weather in August saw foods for barbecues and picnics sell well in parts of the month while foods for colder days did well at other times. Overall August retail sales growth north of the border was the best since 2009.

August brings best growth since 2009

Three month average shows Scotland has caught up with rest of UK as 2013 summer bounce continues SCOTLAND’S food retail industry had its best August...
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Cleaning up as grime is given the elbow

It’s the time of year when householders wash the windows, defrost the fridge, scour the oven and scrub the floors. What can you sell...
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A diamond day for Londis

Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary

Mum’s gone to tweetland

WHETHER they are posting baby pictures or sharing shopping tips on Mumsnet, women with pre-school age children are the most plugged-in social media users...
The new range of chilled desserts from Spar, with RRP between £1 and £2.80.

Sweet but simple

WITH buying something for ‘tonight’s tea’ becoming an increasingly frequent reason for shoppers to visit c-stores it’s essential that retailers provide quick and easy...

Edinburgh festival calls for Scottish produce

Scottish food and drink producers are being urged to sign up to take part in the Edinburgh Food Festival which is set to return this July.

Salmonella warning: retailers must check confectionery

FOOD Standards Scotland has issued a further warning concerning Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak, as relevant batches continue to be found on...

Without warning

In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
A group of people taking part in the Simon Howie Puddin Race 5k run on Burns Night.

Simon Howie’s Puddin’ Race hailed as a Burns Night success

Butchery brand Simon Howie has helped to raise over £1,000 for mental health charity SAMH as part of its inaugural Puddin' Race initiaitive.
Luke McGarty, head of policy and public affairs at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, stands out side the HQ of the industry body.

SGF issues new advice on nicotine pouches compliance

The SGF has warned retailers across Scotland to remain vigilant about illegal nicotine pouches that have been circulating across retail channels as of late.

Tartan returns

SCOTTISH-style ale Tartan Special, last seen in the off-trade in the 1990s, is back. Brand owner Wells & Young’s, which bought Tartan from Heineken...

Good food, good cause

ICE cream and snacks firm Mackie’s of Scotland has published a book of recipes to help raise funds to combat muscular dystrophy.
The fuel duty discount scheme gives a subsidy to provide a 5p-a-litre discount in approved rural areas. More approvals are being sought.

UK seeks fuel duty discount for more areas

THE UK government has submitted a list of seven new areas, most of them in Scotland, to the European Commission to be considered for...

Pay rise for staff at Morrisons

Morrisons has pledged to increase the wages of its 96,000 employees by approximately 9% this year.