Jamie Buchanan, SGF’s Go Local programme director, right, and colleague Aidan Smith signing the Scotland Loves Local Pledge.

SGF signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge

The Scottish Grocers' Federation is backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland and has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can.
Fife Creamery vans

Still time to enter awards

Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019 are still open, but there’s not much time left for star retailers to throw their hat in the ring

Setting the night alight

SCOTLAND was well-represented on a fiery night of prizes and entertainment as Imperial Tobacco hosted its annual Ignite Expo and Awards event in London...
Asda electric buggy

Electric vans boost capacity

Asda has rolled out electric vehicles at eight stores across Scotland to support its online delivery and click and collect services

Scottish Stop

Tesco-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially opened its first store in Scotland. A former pub site in Fallin, near Stirling,...

MSPs agree to MUP rise

The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.

Matthew Algie supports the future

Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.

Widening the soft approach in store

SOFT drinks has become a key category for impulse sales in c-stores in recent years as convenience retailers have worked to maximise the benefits...
Oats ahead - Mintel figures reveal porridge popularity

Oats ahead – Mintel figures reveal porridge popularity

NEW research from Mintel shows that almost one in two Britons (49%) are porridge eaters. And some 23% of porridge users have a bowl...
Kantar Worldpanel business unit director Mark Thomson

Sweet but slowing

Scots are famous for having a sweet tooth but Kantar Worldpanel’s Mark Thomson’s analysis suggests the nation is after pudding promos THE take-home desserts category,...
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Rates frozen for the year

The Scottish Government's budget announcements about business rates for 2024-25 have been described by retail industry leaders as the "bare minimum" that could have been done.
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Family business goes the extra mile

HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis. The pair, along with...

‘Swoop’ into SportFest 2015 with Moy Park

Moy Park is giving families across England, Scotland and Wales ‘a sporting chance’ to join the country’s greatest athletes at the annual family sports...
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New look for alcohol group

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has relaunched with a brand new website and logo .