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Brits turn on to spookfest

HOW was your Halloween? With a bit of luck it should have been better than last year. Just ahead of this year’s spookfest, research...

The Co-op swoops in on Nisa

Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...

Fit drinks formats to customers says Aston Manor

Aston Manor aims to keep the drinks range more convenient for consumers by matching the demand for any occasion through a variety of formats.

Hinch the home this winter

Procter & Gamble has launched its latest limited edition collection inspired by brand ambassador Mrs Hinch with the Winter Faves collection.
Exterior shot of KeyStore Duncan's in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia

Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
The front cover of the GroceryAid Impact Report 2023/24 with a woman placing a tray of baked goods onto a rack.

Demand for GroceryAid support rises

GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.

Britain’s top sweets revealed

Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Best-in, beef, c-stores

Own-label adds meat range

BESTWAY Wholesale is launching a collection of fresh butchery products under its Best-in own-label for the first time. The 15-item product range is available from...
(From left) David Lonsdale, Stuart Mackinnon, finance secretary Derek Mackay and Willie Macleod.

Councils could take control of business tax

Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
Starburst on a table

New products are vital for category

Berry flavours and on the go among trends

Nearly one in four households struggling

Despite grocery price inflation hitting its lowest rate in over two years, nearly one in four households claim they still are struggling, according to Kantar.

Green for go

Fife retailer Harris Aslam thinks it’s essential for a c-store to have a point of difference – Greens of Markinch boasts several. GREENS of...

Delight for discounter

LIDL has overtaken the Co-op to become the sixth largest supermarket in the UK for the first time.
Woman at a till

Make sure you let staff take a break

Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
Jitka Fleglova, community engagement manager at Go Forth Stirling.

Convenience in brief | Stirling, UWS and CSG news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Go Forth Stirling, UWS and ShopMate, and Company Shop Group.