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Rising hope on footfall

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.

Brewed for good

BREWGOODER has put sustainability at the heart of its range, as it prepares to launch five new beers onto Co-op shelves in the new year.

Govt could demand cash

Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.

Gluten is frozen out

Dr. Oetker eyes category growth going forward
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Gearing up for the future

Forecourt giant EG Group plans to create 32,000 jobs over a five-year period. Around 22,700 of the proposed roles will be created in the UK between January 2022 and December 2026.
COTTISH butcher Simon Howie has given its Perth shop a major redesign in response to what it sees as growing demand from customers who want to shop at an outlet where they can receive first hand advice about the provenance of the produce.

Butcher sees local interest

SCOTTISH butcher Simon Howie has given its Perth shop a major redesign in response to what it sees as growing demand from customers who...
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Shreddies The Frosted One packs recalled

Breakfast cereal firm Cereal Partners UK & Ireland has issued a product recall across 14 specific batches of the Nestlé Shreddies The Frosted One packs.
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One for the kids

SCOTTISH convenience multiple One-O-One has donated over £51,000 to charity partner Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.

Highlighting the influential women in our sector

Scottish Grocer has reaffirmed the importance of collective action for International Women's Day by talking to some influential women across the sector.

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2024

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland 2024 (excluding alcohol) Throughout 2024, retailers were met with constant changing habits from...
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Energy drops down low

Calorie-free versions dominate energy drink trends. Red Bull adds to the band of sugar-free lines WINGS for the slim. That’s the proposition in Red Bull’s...

Aberdeen expansion

THE new Sainsbury’s Local in Countesswells, Aberdeen has opened its doors, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local primary school pupils.
Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq to discuss the store's ever-evolving off-trade selection after it was named Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
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Retail strikes back

Total retail sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels according to the data published by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases

Multibuy ban ‘cuts alcohol sales’

NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen...

Ready for a celebration

Fortnight highlights history and heritage A celebration of Scotland’s larder, the Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight 2017 takes place on 2 - 17 September,...