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Marlboro owner buys Nicolites

E-CIGARETTE brand Nicolites has been bought by Marlboro owner Philip Morris International (PMI). The move extends the company’s presence in the e-cig market; PMI...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2014

2014 Roll of Honour

Chilled Store of the Year Sponsored by Müller Wiseman Dairies Winner: McLeish, Inverurie Highly Commended : Best One, Summerhill Court, Aberdeen • Spar, Boswell Park, Ayr City...
Snappy Shopper website

Snapping up business

SNAPPY Shopper has secured two major contracts that should see the delivery platform significantly expand its reach
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.
Glasgow Buchanan Street

Retail strikes back

Total retail sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels according to the data published by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
HeyGirls Scotmid

Supporting women

Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.

Junk food tax still on the table?

UK government childhood obesity plan doesn’t go far enough – Food Standards Scotland FISCAL measures that could include tax or charges on food seen as ...
Abby and her mum are hoping to holiday in Asia following her massive prize win.

Scottish winner for Spar Frozen Fortunes

Spar has unveiled the lucky shoppers who have grabbed the £10,000 Frozen Fortunes grand prize, with the Scottish winner invited to Spar Renfrew to receive a cheque.

Celebrating with Lomond

GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for a big birthday bash, and Scottish retailers are invited.
Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards logo against a blue background.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.

Food flourishing in Scottish stores

Food sales continue to perform well across Scotland
top 10 Scottish alcohol brands 2020

Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales

With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland has extended its warehouse hours.

FareShare seeks more industry help

FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.

Scotland tops retail vacancies

Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK