Grocery shoppers open to voice activation

SHOPPERS are showing an increasing interest in voice-activated technology to make their food and grocery purchases from home, according to food and grocery research...
SGF sets out election stall

SGF publishes new Election manifesto

THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has launched its Scottish Election manifesto urging MSPs to champion local convenience stores.
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Pandemic push a success for Scotmid

Society posts strong half year financial results despite major challenges of Covid-19 crisis
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No deal Brexit chaos would be a disaster for British retail industry

THE Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has warned that retailers would take a massive hit should the UK exit the European Union without some kind of deal
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Maddock in at Caledonian

CALEDONIAN Brewing Company has appointed Andy Maddock as its managing director. Maddock, who begins his new role this month, takes over from Stephen Crawley who...
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
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A tyreing charity cycle

GroceryAid will once again host its gruelling Coast to Coast cycle challenge to raise funds for the charity .
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PayPoint and MFG teaming up

PAYPOINT has renewed its partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) – the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator
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PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership

Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .
Tunnock's delivery truck with the Dark Chocolate Caramel Wafer branding on the side drive along a country road.

Tunnock’s treats stand the test of time

Stock up on a range of chocolate biscuits that remain easily recognisable – and are even more popular – such as the range from Tunnock's.

Don’t delay, enter today

THE Scottish Grocer Awards are back, which means now is your chance to celebrate a year of hard work and excellent retailing.

Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Victims speak out on Horizon

A PUBLIC inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon computer system scandal held its first public hearings last month.

Mars has sweet solutions for the bitter cold

As the winter weather settles in and plenty of shoppers feel the chill, Mars reckons its Galaxy Hot Chocolate drinks could go down a treat.
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Veggie food to be sold in meat aisle

As the popularity of meat-alternative products continues to grow at pace, Tesco has decided to place its meat and meat-free products side by side for the first time

Big birthday for Swizzels

90 years of confectionery success