More changes in store for DRS

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will continue to work on DRS but with modifications after an "11th hour intervention" from the UK Government.

Bonus scheme review on hold

The Scottish Government has announced it will delay the review of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)

Mourinho sticks to the Topps for Euros

Topps has kicked off its UEFA Euros 2024 Germany series with a new video featuring the firm's global brand ambassador José Mourinho.
Greek inspirations: Yiayia gin has been made using botanicals sourced from Crete.

Two masterclasses in creating gin

Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.

Scotland’s top brands: 1. Irn-Bru

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.1 – Irn-Bru.

Bargain Booze owner collapses

Conviviality, the firm behind Bargain Booze, Central Convenience and Matthew Clark, is entering administration
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Linking up cash with consumers

New app shows where cash can be accessed .

JTI has a golden opportunity

JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.

Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
Shamly Sud winning Scottish Grocer Award

Awards Profile – The Entrepreneur Award 2022

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, Director of GHSL Ltd and winner of The Entrepreneur Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Spar Scotland stores are witnessing an evolving programme of improvements.

Symbols work to win business

Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be. And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.

Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2023

Discover the top 10 Scottish take-home alcohol brands in Scotland for 2023, according to Kantar data for Scottish Grocer.

World of Sweets rolls out new Warheads sweet

American sour candy brand Warheads has rolled out a novel product with the launch of the Sour Ooze Pops, marking the start of the brand's NPD plans for 2024.

Bring in flavours from the land of the rising sun

Convenience retailers can bring Japanese flavours to consumers in an entirely different way with the new range of spirits from The Wasabi Company.
Been there, ate it, got the T-shirt! Three gentlemen in Scotmid show they’re hot stuff after each devouring a Stuart’s Fiery Pie.

Scotmid’s life of pie

IS independent co-operative Scotmid going pie-eyed? The retailer invited brave consumers in some of its stores to ‘try a Fiery Pie’. The pies, made by baker...
Edinburgh

Retailers left in the lurch

Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.