Fuel theft rising
Motorists failing to pay for fuel is on the rise at forecourts, according to British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS).
Appliance of science
HOW do you fit a round peg into a rectangular hole?
Well if you’re talking chocolate first you spend millions developing a state-of-the-art research...
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
New faces join SGF
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has welcomed three new staff members to the team and promoted Luke McGarty to the association’s top policy job.
Fruitful time for cider – C&C brands
CIDER is a summer drink; right? In some cases. Some 41% of beer and traditional cider is sold between May and October, while the...
Footfall out of step
Scottish footfall continues to lag behind the total UK figure, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Quite continental
With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
No deal hits grocery hard
A 'No Deal' Brexit will spell disaster for grocery prices, according to trade union GMB .
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
E-cigs group slams train service bans
Major transport companies rule out electronic cigarettes on board as market competition intensifies
THE electronic cigarette market looks set to hot up as one of...
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 3-5
Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 3-5 including Whyte & Mackay, Bell's and Glen's Vodka.
It’s the night of the year
EXCITED? You bet we are. Scottish Grocer’s annual awards spectacular is now just weeks away!
And we have a real trick and treat show in...
GroceryAid gets a boost
The GroceryAid Awards announced last month reveal a spike in supporter activity during the last year.
Working together the way forward
SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
GroceryAid takes to the stage again
Supporters of GroceryAid in Scotland have bold plans for music event Checkout Scotland in 2023.
Proxy problem from Challenge success
THE Challenge 25 system, developed fully across the UK five years ago and mandatory in Scotland, is having an effect. In its latest report...
