Facing up to the whiteout
Retailers step up to the plate in snow crisis
LOCAL STORES in many parts of Scotland were among businesses hardest hit when the first...
Spar gets all sporty
WHEN the European Championships kick off in Glasgow this month, Spar will be right there in the heat of the action as an official partner of...
Barry Hanif, independent store, Day-Today and Nisa
Barry Hanif has been a full-time retailer for three years and is the owner of three stores: an independent in Falkirk; a Day-Today in...
Simon Howie’s Puddin’ Race hailed as a Burns Night success
Butchery brand Simon Howie has helped to raise over £1,000 for mental health charity SAMH as part of its inaugural Puddin' Race initiaitive.
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Tennent’s COP26 campaign
AS thousands arrive in Glasgow for COP26, Tennent’s has launched a new multi-channel advertising campaign which aims to promote the importance of sustainable brewing...
Unitas announces overhaul to support its customers
Wholesale buying group Unitas has announced its new plans to strengthen its relationships further with wholesale and supplier partners across the UK.
Set to open new jars
Flavour and health launches take Scottish traditional values to the modern spreads market
JAM has seen significant challenges in recent times. But Scotland has a...
We’re looking for our stars
SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014
The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading...
Special delivery – Gallo draw Vauxhall van competition
AYRSHIRE independent retailers Mr and Mrs Sultan drove away with a top prize when they won a Vauxhall van containing six cases of wine...
New surprises in store
KINDER Surprise, worth £62m, is aiming to bring some excitement to the kids confectionery category with its latest launch.
No rates to pay until 2022
SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
Support for India
SCOTMID has been supporting young women in India as they seek to rebuild following pandemic disruption.
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.
Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed as judges announce which stores rank among the very best for 2026.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
