It’s a co-op … but not as we know it
Clydebank mutual retailer joins forces with symbol group to launch c-store
A new convenience store, the result of a collaboration between Clydebank Co-operative Society and...
SGF calls for enforcement
Retailers report mask use slipping
Ready to look into the future
THE development of symbol groups by wholesaling companies and the use of new technologies and digital communications in wholesaling will both figure this month...
IVG aims to offer vape debate solution
Vaping device brand IVG believes its 2400 product could be the answer to many concerns that the public have around disposable vapes.
Grocers slam premium bond withdrawal
The Scottish Grocers Federation has condemned the decision by National Savings & Investments to stop selling premium bonds through post offices. Premium Bonds have...
Call to arms in food fraud fight
Industry key to success according to food crime unit boss Ron McNaughton
UK black market trade increases
An almost 300% increase in counterfeit cigarette volume has driven a second consecutive annual rise in UK black market cigarette consumption, according to a...
Scotmid kicks in with footie deal
SCOTMIDÂ Co-operative and Fairtrade sports ball co-operative Bala Sport are joining forces to supply footballs to the Homeless World Cup international soccer tournament, which...
Exciting times ahead
Looking back, 2018 has once again been a year of dynamic change in the environment in which Scottish food companies operate
Confidence is on the up
SHOPPER confidence has risen to its highest level in over a year, according to the IGD Shopper Confidence Index.
Will labels light the healthy way?
A new food nutrition information system is ready to go live. But not every brand thinks it takes the biscuit.
AFTER years of discussion and...
Abdul’s 2015 resolution
SGF president lays out the organisation’s ambitions for the year ahead
by John McNee
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation Abdul Majid has a clear goal...
Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2025
Entries are now open for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 and you can find out all about the different categories and how to enter here.
Win a Lovely Drop with Guinness
Irish stout brand Guinness is set to give back to retailers and consumers alike with its new Lovely Drops digital platform offering a host of prizes to be won.
Quality counts in gluten-free category
With a wide range of consumers buying gluten-free products, Warburtons is urging retailers to stock quality bakery options to drive up sales.
Generation tobacco ban to go ahead
The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
