Front entrance to Premier Dunbar with a balloon arch outside the front door made with yellow and purple balloons.

Premier opens up in Dunbar

Premier Dunbar has seen plenty of success since it opened its doors in November, and adds a truly unique offer to the Premier portfolio in Scotland.
Dennis and Linda Williams’ Premier Deli concept was introduced to their store in August last year. Their burger and chili chicken noodles are bestsellers.

Going great

Scottish Grocer spoke to two retailing couples who recently invested in food to go and have already seen results

Symbols are vying for your business

Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.

SG special feature: Estonian DRS

With the Scottish Government now committed to introducing a returns scheme, Scottish Grocer headed out to Estonia with some top retailers
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.

Brexit pressure on food bills

A HOUSE of Lords report on the availability and price of food following Brexit has fired a shot across the government’s bow
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint improves accessibility with new translated guides

Payment services firm PayPoint has introduced new translated guides in three different languages to help improve accessibility of its technology.

Focus turns to bootleg booze

Film reveals dangers of counterfeit
Promotional posters for Cheez-It competition which is offering retailers a chance to win £10,000. The poster features pack shots of the Cheez-It range consisting of Double Cheese and Cheese & Chilli.

Chance to win £10k in new Cheez-It competition

Retailers can bag a massive cash prize from the snacks aisle AMERICAN snacks brand Cheez-It is offering retailers the chance to win a whopping £10,000...
Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.

No deal Brexit brings big costs

Importers would be hit by red tape and tariffs
Community photos featuring members of local areas a representatives from Spar UK are showing in green circles with the 'Nurture our Neighbourhoods' slogan in a bubble to the bottom right of the image.

Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025

Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.

SG Interview : Steve Appolinari, Fife Creamery

While retailers continue to invest in food to go, Fife Creamery has expanded its own offer by opening a new training centre
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden accepting the award for Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Guna Sud Sadiq after Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was named Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Karin Hayhow and Jane Spiers

Sprinkling some charitable help

Mackie’s donates to Aberdeenshire charity
Fergus Loudon, sales director at Tunnock's, as well as images of the product range from Tunnock's.

Tunnock’s shows that listening is part of the process

Each Tunnock's product presents its own unique manufacturing challenges as the firm looks to overcome the latest hurdles on the road.