Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best

TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
The Tomra M1 can handle glass and PET.

An RVM built for Scotland

A new, smaller reverse vending machine has been created ahead of the introduction of DRS in Scotland

Food shines bright

Scottish retail sales get a slight lift thanks to the continuing rise of grocery A healthy month for food sales has helped to paper over...
Rupert Turner

Jetting into a new role

Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.

LRS backs new Scottish Grocer Awards category

Retailers at the ready, Scottish Grocer is pleased to announce an additional category to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019. Lucozade Ribena Suntory is teaming up...
Dipoti has called for clarity, while the SGF has launched a vape recycling scheme.

UK Government opens vape debate

Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.

Mixed bag budget for retailers

Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Costcutter

Costcutter protection

COSTCUTTER has invested in social distancing equipment and floor signage in a bid to protect its symbol group retailers

New plain pack claims slammed

Holyrood health department is a year out in Australian standardised packs argument. Trade body says survey shows smoking rising. TOBACCO firms and trade bodies have...
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
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A dozen new Lidl stores for Scotland

Lidl has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years .
David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.

Co-op fastest growing non-discounter

THE Co-operative Food emerged as the fastest-growing non-discounter in food and drink retail in the 12 weeks to the end of January in the...

Footfall on the up in Scotland

Scottish footfall showed signs of improvement in April but there is still a long way to go to reach pre-pandemic figures, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has revealed
Bringing more options to the forecourt, such as Rollover's food to go offerings, could add on spend by motorists, says Certas Energy UK.

Options to fill up cars and consumers

Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.