Drinks key to a great night in
PIZZA, curry, crisps, confectionery – all staples of a Big Night In. But while the food on offer is important, the drink options can be what make or break an evening.
SWA lays out the road ahead
Tom Slaven has officially taken over the reins as president of the Scottish Wholesale Association as the organisation laid out its roadmap for the next year.
Wilkie waves goodbye to milk
Dairy industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie is to retire from the end of this month, it has been announced.
SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes
Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
A tale to tell
Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Old Pulteney, believes the key to selling good whisky is having a tale to tell.
Positive financial year for Spar Scotland
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported a strong result for the financial year but has warned of challenging trading conditions for the convenience sector.
Tesco-Booker gets green light
CMA finds no substantial competition concerns
Final approval for Tesco’s Booker deal
The CMA has ruled in favour of the deal despite competition concerns raised by industry.
ACS seeks respondents for Crime Report
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to respond to its annual Crime Survey, ahead of the launch of its 2025 Crime Report next year.
Discounters plan ahead
THERE were only seven applications to build new supermarkets in Scotland last year according to construction analyst Barbour ABI.
Barista Bar and Spar Scotland partnership is thriving
Premium retail coffee offering Barista Bar, available exclusively to Spar Scotland, is shaking up the market and positioning itself as a must-have product for 2025.
Big box of Brew
The new WKD Iron Brew 10x275ml pack sees the RTD enclosed in a carton decked out in Iron Brew colours.
Convenience in brief | Talysis, AI, Avens
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Ingredient Communications and Avens Retail.
Get a share of sharing trend
SHARING and treating occasions have people reaching for treat bags and pouches more often these days
Nisa donates over £1million through its charity
Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Charity broadens scope of initiative
GroceryAid campaign takes a step up
