Former Scotland star Colin Hendry joined staff from CJ Lang and James Hall at Hampden to celebrate the WWEG campaign.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – CJ Lang & Son Ltd

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
A group of people attending the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
Baketime Ltd

Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’

BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...

Getting a head start

Retailers Dennis and Linda Williams explain what they have been doing to prepare for the arrival of Aldi Broadway Convenience Store Premier retailers Dennis and Linda...
John Swinney, first minister of Scotland, stands at a white podium in Bute House during a press conference.

ScotGov sets out pledge to stamp out retail crime

The Scottish Government has announced further support towards stamping out retail crime in Scotland as part of its Programme for Government.
HMRC officials worked for 48 hours to remove duty-fraud alcohol from three storage untis in the English Midlands.

Scots brands in duty swoop

Glens and Smirnoff seized and counterfeit High Commissioner labels found as English scheme is busted THOUSANDS of litres of Scottish-produced vodka, sold to be distributed...

Golden opportunity in Asian festivals

Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali
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Johnson could bin sugar tax

The so-called 'sin taxes' could come under scrutiny now that Boris Johnson occupies 10 Downing Street .
Costcutter

Costcutter to cut fascia brands

THE enlarged Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which added Mace stores to its list after agreeing a joint buying operation and new distribution arrangements with Palmer...
Keystore workers with branded face masks

Keystore staff offered face covering with chain logo

Staff at KeyStore shops throughout Scotland and the north of England can now greet customers wearing branded face coverings

Easier bag-packing at the checkout

THE company behind Trolley Bags is making a push to reach convenience retailers in Scotland as its company expands. The product – a system of...

Concentrated effort

SHOPPERS are increasing the number of clothes care products they are buying and are buying them more frequently, according to Katharine Crossland, Unilever commercial...

Crime surge revealed

The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.

Footfall still dragging

FOOTFALL continues to languish below pre-pandemic levels in Scotland despite showing an overall increase from July.

The changing face of impulse

AS this article is being written members of the Scottish Grocer team are travelling the country, along with independent experts and colleagues from sponsors,...

Costcutter takes prize

COSTCUTTER had cause for celebration after taking the top prize at this year’s Foodbuy Awards.