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NFRN grants for those in need

THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has raised £200,000 for its Covid-19 Hardship Fund in under three weeks
Make the most of colder nights in through biscuit solutions, says Walker's Shortbread.

Walkers brings the cosier night in

Walker's Shortbread is looking to warm up those colder nights in during the winter months with an inviting selection of biscuits to cosy up with.

Edinburgh bans on-street advertising

EDINBURGH retailers with on-street advertising have until Monday (5 November) to remove them under new rules put forth by the local authority. City of Edinburgh...
Angus Leckonby, Special Olympics GB Athlete, stands in front of the CCEP Meals that Matter promotional image which features him.

CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.
Morrisons veg box

Record growth in grocery sales

GROWTH in grocery has hit its highest level for 18 months as supermarkets continue to enjoy increases in volume sales.
Childhood friends Tony Stone and Bob Arnott founded the Stoats porridge oats brand.

Stoats takes pride in local roots

Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.

Bumper summer for Scot sales

Total food sales were the fuel behind Scottish retail sales growth for the four weeks to 28 July 2018 .
Richard Holloway ALDI Scotland MD, Fergus Ewing MSP, James Withers Scotland Food & Drink

Backing local food and drink

GERMAN discounter Aldi has launched a new programme to support up-and-coming food and drink companies in Scotland

Safe as houses

In the first of two articles examining the subject of forecourt crime, Scottish Grocer takes a look at Cot House Services near Dunoon. After...

Tackling illicit trade

IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a store in Salford after a retailer was convicted for possession of counterfeit tobacco.
MSP for South Edinburgh Daniel Johnson

Time to protect shop workers

ADDITIONAL protections under the law for retailers and other workers selling age-restricted products have been given a further push
The hi-tech, purpose-built JW Filshill distribution centre near Glasgow Airport.

Wholesaler good to grow

Forward-thinking wholesaler JW Filshill has moved into its new HQ and distribution centre, which will help the company's ambitious plans for expansion.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.

Convenience home run

Scotland’s brands and produce are important to Scottish retailers and consumers, as our annual top 50 Scottish brands feature illustrates. In this update we...

Pricing compliance

MUP is here but what does it mean for retailers? Licensing expert Audrey Junner looks at potential pitfalls for stores
Community Connect award scheme

Thousands for local causes

Scotmid has distributed £84,000 to twelve worthy causes through its Community Connect award scheme