A bottle is input into a DRS machine

Plan for DRS now says Biffa

Waste management firm Biffa has called on retailers to start planning for Scotland’s deposit return scheme before it is scheduled to go live on 16 August 2023.
British indie star Johnny Marr is headlining the GroceryAid Checkout Scotland event on 5 September.

GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed

The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.
The new 10 pound note

Take care with new ten

THE NFRN has issued guidance on spotting counterfeit currency
A willingness to take risks in the category has more than paid off for Saleem and his team and bagged them the Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honour at the 2024 awards.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Saleem Sadiq after his store, Spar Renfrew, was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, and Declan McMahon, managing director at Brownings the Bakers, stand outside a Sainsbury's store holding Brownings products.

Brownings expands its range across Sainsbury’s stores

Family-run bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has expanded its listings across selected Sainsbury's stores in Scotland bringing its scones range into locations.
Henderson Technology EDGEPoS t EPOS system

Edgepos grows again

Henderson Technology has appointed Petroassist UK as an authorised reseller of its EDGEPoS technology.
CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to help open the shop along with youngsters from a local school.

Sally opens the doors at the Co

CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to...
Scottish musician Callum Beattie.

Callum Beattie is checking in with Checkout

Suppliers and industry firms have all put their weight behind GroceryAid Scotland's Checkout festival event with headliner Callum Beattie.
Aerial shot of the Ochil Hills in Perthshire.

Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
Tartan banner reading top scottish ALCOHOL brands SPOTLIGHT 8-10

Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 8-10

Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 8-10 including The Glenlivet, Tamnavulin and Jura.
Dole's bew fruit-in-jelly cups are now suitable for vegans due to a recipe change.

Fruitful new design for Dole

The Dole Sunshine Company has unveiled a new look for its Dole fruit cup brand, aiming to reaffirm its healthy snacking messaging to consumers in time for Veganuary.

Postmasters group in talks

THE body that represents sub-postmasters could be in line to merge with another group. Last month The National Federation of Retail Newsagents said it had...

Wind still in energy sales

Plenty room for growth, firms say ENERGY has been a stand out soft drink success in recent years and summer provides retailers with an opportunity...
Current national president Mo Razzaq says Margaret Adams has been an inspiration for him.

The Fed mourns retail pioneer Margaret Adams

Senior members of the Fed have been paying tribute to its first-ever female national president, Margaret Adams, following news of the former Scottish retailer's passing.

Wilde moves into food post

THE Scottish Food Trade Association has named its 105th president as Malcolm Wilde, Scottish GM of Nagel Langdons Ltd. Wilde said he felt “privileged” to...
man holding flaming frying pan

Show’s hotly anticipated

A leading Scottish showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism is set to return following a four-year break due to the Covid pandemic. ScotHot23, billed as a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the sectors, will take place at the SEC in Glasgow on 8 and 9 March.