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The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
Gift packs of wine brands sit on a shelf in a store with glittery pink hearts and promotional prices. The brands include I Heart Wines, Freixenet and Vino Chic.

Inflation falls ahead of Reeves’ spring statement

Seasonal events such as Valentine's helped to boost Scottish sales in February as the overall inflation figure saw a small dip by the end of the month.

NFRN delivers at Holyrood event

Retail group makes case for independents
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney stands talking to two men at the Highland Spring Group's Blackford site in Perthshire.

First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.

Making malt to meet demand

Firing up two new whisky distilleries
Kathryn Neil, programme director of the Healthy Living Programme, stands next to a child outside Spar Mastrick. Neil holds a bottle of water in each hand and the child holds a banana up to his mouth to look like a smile.

Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme

Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.

DRS consultation now open

The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, and an image of a shop keeper looking at two people engaging in suspicious activity.

Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade

James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.

It’s time to have your say on DRS

RETAILERS have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of DRS via an open consultation seeking views on a range of options for...
Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts newspaper retail margins

Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts retail margins

Independent news retailers gathered this morning (Wednesday, July 9) outside News UK’s Glasgow office to protest about the newspaper publisher’s plan to raise the...

Two way radio: Keep your security staff talking

Scotland’s supermarkets are a magnet for criminals, making security a top priority across the sector
McVitie's is launching a caramel version of its classic Penguin buscuit.

Penguins are not just black and white, they’re also caramel!

McVitie's is launching a caramel version of its classic Penguin biscuit.

BSE found on Aberdeenshire farm

The Scottish Government has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) – also known as mad cow disease – has been identified on...
The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant

Golden Wonder brings a “World of Wonder” to Glasgow

The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant.

Highlands come to Africa

Eighteen adventurous Highland Spring employees have completed a two-week project in Tanzania to build homes for those in need
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.