Will home oil cash in on olive industry woes?
Not for the first time in recent years there are fears of an olive oil shortage. Should food-led stores be stocking up on extra-virgin...
The giant c-stores
BRITISH shopping habits are changing and shoppers are increasingly shopping ‘little and often’ for c-store-sized basket loads. But that doesn’t mean they’re always...
Holyrood sets its new team
Cunningham takes over department considering statutory deposit and return scheme
MEMBERS of the Scottish Parliament from all parties have been urged to support retailers following...
Call for Scottish business rates freeze
Some 35 leading industry bodies have jointly written to Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison asking her to freeze business rates in 2024-25.
Make sense of snacking
Firms offer advice on broad category
WHEN it comes to lunch, today’s consumer is faced with more choices than ever before, but so many SKUs...
Don’t get caught out by data regs
NEW EU data protection regulations governing how businesses collect, store and distribute information have come into force.
Filshill posts strong results
Turnover and margins are ticking upwards at JW Filshill, the latest financial results for the Glasgow-based wholesaler reveal
Small businesses spared tax plan
HMRC overhauls its plans for digital tax returns
TAX reforms that would require businesses to file VAT returns digitally have been postponed.
Mel Stride MP, financial...
ATM: an untapped business ally?
An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!
The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021
Budget cheers on drinks duty
Osborne reduces tax on cider, beer and spirits but tobacco is hammered again in last changes before election
DRINKS industry leaders were cheered by a...
Scotland’s top brands: 6. Baxters
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.6 – Baxters.
Savoury success
CRISPS are a snack staple in Scotland’s convenience sector and for good reason.
With customers continuing to grab bags when they’re on the go or...
Two more towns get their Greens
Latest expansion makes seven for Harris
