One of the family
38% of owners say they would cut back on their own food before their pet’s
WET is the way to go when it comes to...
The King comes to stores in June
New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III will roll out in June this year, the Bank of England has confirmed.
Drinks register ticks the boxes
Scottish Wholesale welcomes new regulation
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Eddie Lynagh has told the organisation’s members that the new Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme...
Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
Walkers promo ad banned
FRUSTRATED players of giant crisp brand Walkers’ 2016 promotion Spell & Go, which said there were 20,000 holidays to be won, complained to the...
Orkney shop drives charity work after Easter egg mishap
After a simple mistake saw an Orkney retailer with an over-abundance of Easter eggs, Daniel Daffyd has seen global acclaim with his charity drive for the RNLI.
Report outlines key consumer trends for the year ahead
The shoppers you should know about
Walker’s Nonsuch classics remain unchanged
As prices continue to rise and shrinkflation takes hold, consumers will look to brands that stick with their classic offerings, reckons Walker's Nonsuch.
New directions – Sharif Touchshop Dunfermline
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
We’re looking for new generation retailers and...
Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.
The Spanish are coming
BEER and wine importer Morgenrot is to start bringing products from Barcelona-based brewery BeerCat into the UK.
The new agreement will see Morgenrot introduce the...
BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive
BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.
SGF Go Local celebrates success
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation welcomed Scottish Government cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon to Scotmid Broxburn last month, to celebrate the progress of the SGF Go...
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Corinthian Brands
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Shoppers strike gold at Scotmid
Scotmid Co-operative store in Pilrig kicked off its new range of local produce and marked the occasion by dishing out 50 golden tickets to...
Kemp announces retirement from AG Barr
Industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, commercial director at AG Barr and a hugely popular figure in the convenience channel, has announced his plans to retire.
