Stakeholders get further say on DRS

THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation. Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...

Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead

PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts. The Court of Session in...
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Distell launches new retailer reward scheme

Spirits firm Distell has launched a new loyalty reward scheme for Scotland’s licensed retailers.
Mrs Tilly’s has secured a UK-wide Asda listing for its new vegan fudge SKU.

Fudge seals the deal

MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process
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Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
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Gander approved as new supplier for Morrisons Daily

Food waste reduction platform Gander has been approved as a new supplier for Morrisons Daily to help cut down on food waste across its stores.

Speciality showcases new food firms

THE fine food trade exhibition Scotland’s Speciality Food Show – taking place 22-24 Jan 2017 at the SECC, Glasgow, and aimed at food retailers,...

E-cigs help quitters

GROWTH in the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with a higher rate of successful attempts to quit smoking, says a study, analysing findings...

Scottish Grocer Awards 2018: Gearing up for the big night

THE biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards,  is just a few weeks away.

Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016

Industry Achievement Award The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
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Peterhead makes eight

EROS retail has expanded yet again, opening its eighth convenience store under its Greens branding.

Why change is on the cards

If you’re jumping ship from one side of the retail chain to the other, picking the right product to supply to stores is crucial.

Financing offer launch

Specialist commercial finance broker Christie Finance has introduced a new brokerage service for its clients with the launch of Christie Finance Unsecured.

More shops hit in drinks swoops

SHOPS in South Lanarkshire and Glasgow were targeted last month when more than 40 officers from HMRC, South Lanarkshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland...
A person holds up a tub of Mackie's of Scotland Honeycomb Ice Cream with a wall of tubs of Mackie's of Scotland Traditional Ice Cream behind it.

Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover

Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.
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Fears voiced over trading conditions

Some 54% of grocery retail leaders expect trading conditions to deteriorate to July 2023, according to the latest wholesale market report.