Support for local suppliers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
A new sheriff in town?
Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
SGF takes to the stage
RETAILER representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation held its 2014 national conference last month at the National Stadium, Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Around 160 delegates...
In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show
Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
Time to turn and fascia the change
After a whirlwind 2018 for wholesalers it’s a good time to reassess what’s on offer
Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
Festive cheer for discounters
The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
In the mix
VARIETY is key to a big night at home according to Big Bear Confectionery.
Tata teas up big changes
The maker of Tetley tea – Tata Consumer Products (TCP) – has appointed David Atkinson as senior vice-president to head up its UK & Ireland team.
Smokehead is out to rethink drinking
Smokehead whisky is out to reinvent the way we drink whisky by changing the shape of the glass after partnering with Blown Away winner Elliot Walker.
The Bru will get through
ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Shoplifters hit 100% of stores
Annual crime report finds all c-store retailers experiencing theft
SHOPLIFTING appears to affect every retailer in the Scottish convenience sector, a new report has found,...
One Stop keeps growing
Franchise group One Stop has recorded 16 consecutive quarters of growth .
Lidl diligence wins at appeal
A VICTORY, last month, for discount store operator Lidl in a Court of Session appeal could have major implications for the way Scottish licensing...
A new home for Filshill
Wholesaler to move premises in order to expand operations .
Make sense of snacking
Firms offer advice on broad category
WHEN it comes to lunch, today’s consumer is faced with more choices than ever before, but so many SKUs...
