Every little doesn’t help
Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains
But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets
A GROUP of residents in...
Carling announced as official beer of SPFL
Molson Coors Beverage Company lager brand Carling has been named as the Official Beer for the Scottish Football Premier League until the 2026/27 Season.
Iceland to axe plastic packs
FROZEN food specialist Iceland has committed to removing plastic packaging from all of its own-brand products by the end of 2023.
Grant’s Foods backs virtual Burns Supper
Grant's Foods is inviting members of the public to tune into what’s shaping up to be the world’s biggest virtual Burns Supper, in support of Spina Bifida charity SBH Scotland.
Retailers blast Paypoint caps
CHANGES to the fees and retailer commission system run by in-store payment network company Paypoint have incensed the National Federation of Retail Newsagents and...
Shop & Go at Aldi
ALDI is the latest supermarket to launch its first checkout-free store in London.
Waste not, want not
Lidl has launched a new trial initiative offering shoppers the chance to pick up discounted fruit and vegetables that may be past their best, but are still good to eat .
The Fed mourns retail pioneer Margaret Adams
Senior members of the Fed have been paying tribute to its first-ever female national president, Margaret Adams, following news of the former Scottish retailer's passing.
Star visits Spar
Scottish track and field sensation Eilidh Doyle was on hand to greet customers at Spar Halbeath near Dunfermline last month
The Botanist grows as gin declines
With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Inflation rises for second month in a row
Inflation has steadily creeped back upwards for a second month in a row, according to the final data release from the Office for National Statistics in 2024.
Go nuts for nutritious spreads
PROTEIN-packed food has been enjoying a serious rise in popularity over the last year, and nut spread brand Whole Earth is encouraging retailers to entice customers into the category.
Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update
A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).
Beat of the treats
Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back
TREAT categories of all types may...
Indulging the health trend
Even when indulging at Christmas and New Year parties, a growing number of adults remain health-conscious about snacking, claims Phil Gowland, head of marketing...
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
