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.
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.
Take care with new ten
THE NFRN has issued guidance on spotting counterfeit currency
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.
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.
Edgepos grows again
Henderson Technology has appointed Petroassist UK as an authorised reseller of its EDGEPoS technology.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
