Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
An RVM built for Scotland
A new, smaller reverse vending machine has been created ahead of the introduction of DRS in Scotland
Food shines bright
Scottish retail sales get a slight lift thanks to the continuing rise of grocery
A healthy month for food sales has helped to paper over...
Jetting into a new role
Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.
LRS backs new Scottish Grocer Awards category
Retailers at the ready, Scottish Grocer is pleased to announce an additional category to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory is teaming up...
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Mixed bag budget for retailers
Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Costcutter protection
COSTCUTTER has invested in social distancing equipment and floor signage in a bid to protect its symbol group retailers
New plain pack claims slammed
Holyrood health department is a year out in Australian standardised packs argument. Trade body says survey shows smoking rising.
TOBACCO firms and trade bodies have...
Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion
Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
A dozen new Lidl stores for Scotland
Lidl has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years .
Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets
The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Co-op fastest growing non-discounter
THE Co-operative Food emerged as the fastest-growing non-discounter in food and drink retail in the 12 weeks to the end of January in the...
Footfall on the up in Scotland
Scottish footfall showed signs of improvement in April but there is still a long way to go to reach pre-pandemic figures, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has revealed
Options to fill up cars and consumers
Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.
