Anne-Laure Farrar, market insight manager with The Knowledge Bank.

Retailers told to think local

An insights expert is advising Scottish c-store retailers to focus on local supplies as the channel is forecast to become increasingly important.
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
The electric forklift trucks at United Wholesale (Scotland).

Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.

DRS: debate intensifies

The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...

Looking sweet

ONE company aiming to bring a sugar alternative into the mainstream in 2017 is SugaVida. The UK’s exclusive supplier of organic Palmyra Jaggery (a crystallised,...

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...

Scots buck paper products trends

THE items might be cushioned, quilted, patterned or plain, but Scots get through a lot of paper products, especially in their kitchens. And when...

Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart

Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.
Left to right: John Lee, Scottish Grocers’ Federation; Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland; Tom Brock, Scottish Seabird Centre, at the launch of the Carrier Bag Commitment.

Commitment is in the bag

SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers. New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...

Easy street

Whether it’s floor wipes or no-mopping sprays, convenience holds the key to domestic cleaning product sales. STICKY floors and grimy bathrooms may not be...
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Supporting women

Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
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Mobile message takes Spar to 18-44 group

SYMBOL store group Spar launched its first major mobile marketing initiative last month with mobile device-related coupon activity that tied into its new TV...
Pete Cheema, chief executive at SGF, stands at a podium giving a speech.

Violence against staff rises in SGF report

Scottish retailers have reported an increase of violence against their staff members according to the new Crime Report 2025/26 from the SGF.
Among the Blu UK range refillable e-liquid tanks are said to be growing in popularity.

Counter measures

With the shutters now down on tobacco gantries across the country, this could be the time to highlight e-cigarette displays. A month on from the...

Taking real pride in Scottish produce

Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.

Holding back the years

The search for eternal youth is presenting a new market opportunity for retailers according to one of the biggest players in personal care. Unilever says that...