Budget reaction
INDUSTRY leaders have expressed their disappointment with the Scottish Government’s decision to end 100% non-domestic rates relief for retail businesses.
Awards for local heroes
Scottish high street stars are being sought for a new awards scheme recognising those retailers who have gone above and beyond to support their communities
Scotmid and Co-op look to local talent
SCOTTISH suppliers are set to be celebrated at a special awards ceremony in September.
The Co-op and Scotmid will join forces to launch the first-ever...
Partnership fights hunger
THE partnership between FareShare, Olio and Booker has already managed to deliver 250,000 meals of food to vulnerable people.
Two more towns get their Greens
Latest expansion makes seven for Harris
Spar donates £10k to Dunbartonshire group
WEST Dunbartonshire charity Bags Full of Love is one of the first organisations to benefit from Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme.
Spar UK has distributed...
Preparing for DRS: What does the deposit return scheme mean for Scottish retailers?
The upcoming deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in October 2027 and will transform how we recycle bottles and cans. Retailers will play a key role in the scheme by offering return points for consumers to bring back their drinks containers.
Educating youngsters about healthy breakfasts
The SGF Healthy Living Programme's Welby Big Breakfast events at primary schools across Scotland are a great way to educate children about healthier meal choices. Scottish Grocer caught up with the team at a recent event supported by Weetabix.
Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity
A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
Ice cream and pizza appeal
FROZEN foods have done well since the recession arrived. A number of frozen food sub-categories, especially burgers, were negatively affected by the horse meat...
Cheering up communities
Scotmid’s campaign to keep communities smiling during lockdown is back for a second time and has attracted the support of some Scottish celebs.
Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Flower Farm is spreading the word
Palm-oil free spread The Flower Farm is on a mission to save the planet's rainforests by highlighting the impact harvesting palm oil has on Earth.
March sales fall back
Food fails to build on February promise and drops 2%
SCOTLAND’S food stores saw sales drop by 2% in March compared to the same period...
Barrs back at the Hydro
THE five-year partnership between A.G. Barr and SSE Hydro has been expanded.
Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch
BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
