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Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Retailer groups demand action following shoplifting surge

All three major retailer associations are calling on the Scottish Government to offer support for retailers following the recent figures showing that shoplifting has reached an all-time high.
Co-op and Holland & Barrett team up for health and wellness range

Co-op teams up with Holland & Barrett for health and wellbeing offer

Co-op and Holland & Barrett team up for health and wellness range

Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards

The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
woman putting bottle in jacket

SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
Allwyn is giving away lots of prizes as a thank you to retailers, following its disruptive technology upgrades.

Lottery operator Allwyn says ‘Thank You’

Lottery operator Allwyn has launched a special competition just for National Lottery retailers to thank them for their support, and particularly for their understanding...
Confectionery aisle inside of a Day-Today store showcasing a vast array of chocolate bar options.

Inflation continues to tick upwards

Consumer price inflation has increased once again on a month-to-month basis and food and drink costs rise for the fourth month in a row.
A group of people stand together holding a cheque from Scotland Loves Local.

New ambassador to drive sales for Scotland Loves Local gift card

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme has appointed a new ambassador to help drive up awareness of its impact across the country.
Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams stands holding cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in her arms.

Sophie Williams stars in major Coca-Cola campaign around convenience stores

Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams has been chosen as one of six stars of a new major campaign from Coca-Cola to highlight convenience stores.

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
The image on the left showcases Finsbury Food Group cakes and bakes, the image on the right shows Lola's Cupcakes Red Velvet cupcakes. A diagonal white line separates the images in the middle.

Finsbury Food Group acquires majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes

Bakery goods firm Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in premium cupcakes brand Lola's Cupcakes, opening up the e-commerce market to Finsbury.
Pack shots of Macsween Haggis.

Edinburgh Fringe visitors develop a taste for Haggis

Macsween Edinburgh has reported an uplift in its Haggis sales since the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as tourists discover the Scottish delicacy.
Image of the Express Cuisine food to go range launching across Co-op Wholesale including a Salt & Pepper Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Tikka Wrap.

Express Cuisine range heads to Co-op Wholesale food to go selection

The Co-op Wholesale has expanded its food-to-go range with the introduction of more Halal-certified options from Express Cuisine.
Adeel Iqbal, store owner of Day-Today Anniesland, and Nathalie Fullerton, store owner of One-Stop Dumbarton Road.

Facial recognition helps to save Scotland’s shops

Scottish retailers praise facial recognition tech as a crime deterrent and explain that, without it, they believe they would not be able to continue trading.
A packet of Simon Howie Smoked Streaky Bacon stands behind a bread roll filled with cooked strips of the bacon with a Three Star Great Taste Award on the packet of bacon.

Simon Howie secures hat trick at Great Taste Awards

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has secured a Three Star rating at the Great Taste Awards for its Streaky Smoked Bacon product.
A group of people between stands at the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2024.

Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025

Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.
Dundee’s The Yard awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard wins £10k from Spar’s Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard has been awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign. The specialist charity creates play opportunities...
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