Camelot is in the money
National Lottery ticket sales for the 2018/19 financial year increased by £255.1 million on the previous year, according to Camelot’s annual results .
Food to go focus for Spar
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded its food-to-go offer, launching a raft of new products.
FM seeks disposable vapes ban
Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
Tech support for industry
Jisp is using its shopping services to raise funds for GroceryAid as part of a new partnership with the retail industry charity.
Holyrood set to extend ID
THE Scottish Government has named the additional forms of ID that will be acceptable in shops and pubs after 1 October.
Until now the only...
Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners
SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...
Getting ready for new plastic rules
The increase in takeaway operations has driven a rise in the use of single-use items related to serving and eating food. These single-use items cannot be recycled and so end up as waste
GroceryAid offers staff tips to survive the festive season
GroceryAid warns that workers shouldn't let the pressures of the season to get on top of them
Oak beer pioneer adds Inveralmond
INNIS & Gunn, the Edinburgh-based brewing company which was one of the first firms to develop commercially successful oak-aged beers has bought The Inveralmond...
Wales takes c-stores lead
SCOTLAND has lost its claim to having more convenience stores per head of population than any other part of the UK, according to new...
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.
OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal
THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Dessert essence – essential indulgence
CONFECTIONERY may provide everyday treats but – with staying in now having virtually replaced going out in many households – there’s a place for...
Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016
Industry Achievement Award
The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy
Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Mrs Tilly’s celebrates
Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled by continued success in domestic markets coupled with strong progress in export sales
Donation proves Biggar and better
BIG-HEARTED staff and customers at Brownlies Best-one convenience store in Biggar have raised more than £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Owners Bruce and Donna...
