Product of the Year winners for 2026 revealed
The winners of the Product of the Year 2026 awards have been revealed highlighting some key products for retailers to stock up on for the year ahead.
Sober brand in Scotmid
Port Glasgow-based small-batch soda manufacturer The Start-Up Drinks Lab has been celebrating after securing a multi-store listing in Scotmid.
Big raise for charity
Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally boosted its income by over £500,000 during the last financial year .
Bagged and tagged
IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores.
Stores under...
Fee free cashback coming soon
RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...
Delivery deal for Menzies
MENZIES Distribution has reached a new UK-wide five year partnership arrangement with Newsprinters.
Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.
Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes
Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Tesco bids to hit zero in 15 years
Electric vehicles, renewable energy farms and solar panels at its stores are all part of Tesco’s plan to hit zero net carbon by 2035
Scotland’s top brands: 5. Tunnock’s
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number five.
Prices on the rise
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported the first rise in its Shop Price index since 2019.
The BRC found shop prices rose by 0.3%...
Confidence dropping
SHOPPER confidence has dropped to its lowest level in a year according to the Shopper Confidence Index from IGD.
EPOS retailers rapid expansion
MHouse client list balloons as stores invest.
New directions – Sharif Touchshop Dunfermline
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
We’re looking for new generation retailers and...
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Searching for an edge
Brands adapt to meet the needs of a changing youth culture
YOUNG adults today are arguably one of the most diverse consumer groups imaginable.
With everything...
