Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence
Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
National Lottery campaign rolls out for 2024
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has kicked off a new gifting campaign for 2024 with the aim to encourage shoppers to play in store.
MUP rise ‘not the solution’
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Taylors Snacks celebrates first year
Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.
Spar acquires three Eddy’s stores
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired three stores from Eddy's Food Station as the retail brand has announced it has gone into administration.
CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet
CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.
UK DRS delayed to 2027
The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.
Mount Gay jets off with British Airways
Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay is marking 70 years of flights to Barbados with British Airways with two from its range of rums available onboard.
Scottish postmasters will be cleared by summer, ScotGov says
ScotGov looks to clear sub-postmasters names by this summer following the announcement that Westminster will extend its own bill to include Northern Ireland.
MADIC UK partners with National Lottery
MADIC UK has teamed up with National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment to roll integrate the National Lottery into its next generation EPOS tech.
Mackie’s of Scotland offers frozen treats advice
Ice cream firm Mackie's of Scotland has been offering top tips to retailers about what treats to stock in store freezers as consumers gear up for the summer.
Confectionery gifting options for youngsters
Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
MSPs back SRC BBQ responsibility
Kate Forbes and MSPs from across the political spectrum have submitted their support for the SRC's Responsible Retailing of Disposable BBQs guidelines.
