Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high
Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
Cheers to beers and fine drams
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Co-op reopens its store in Skye
Portree's Co-op Bank Street store has reopened on the Isle of Skye, following eight weeks of renovations to help transform the store.
Foodbank festive push from Filshill
Keystore retailers will be doing their bit to support those who have fallen on hard times this Christmas – as foodbank dumpbins roll out to stores
International Women’s Day – Philip Morris Limited
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed
The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.
5p – you’ve got to be kidding
Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN.
THE chief of...
The slice is right – Bread & bakery
Wraps, thins and world breads have shown growth but, as long as beans on toast and sandwiches remain staple meals and snacks, stores should...
Press storm over deposit ‘plot’
PROPOSALS for a bottle deposit return scheme in Scotland have hit the headlines following the leaking of an internal document from Coca-cola.
The company report,...
Camelot launches lottery legal challenge
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot has issued High Court proceedings against the Gambling Commission, over its decision to hand the next lottery licence to Allwyn...
Nisa online service soars
USE of wholesaler and symbol group Nisa’s members online service has increased by 31% since it was redesigned and optimised for mobile devices, the...
Banking on bottles
Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie
Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
Delivering every day – essential bread & milk
Welcome to SG’s annual quickfire guide to stats, trends, opinions and advice on the key categories that help c-stores succeed
BREAD and milk may be...
Searching for supply stars
DISCOUNT giant Aldi has launched its latest contest to add new suppliers to its range of Scottish products.
