Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns
Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.
Behind the sugar rush
Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success
At home for the holidays
Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.
Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
The dangers of employing family
Mixing family and business is a long tradition in the grocery sector, but as many will have experienced, it is not always plain sailing
Holidays are coming with Coca-Cola
CCEP has confirmed its annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour will kick off this November, with extra support for FareShare built into the campaign.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2018: Gearing up for the big night
THE biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away.
Scotmid ‘jailbirds’ fundraise for Maggie’s
Six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom – and are appealing for help to reach the target through a justgiving page.
SG interview: Daniel Johnson MSP ‘Time to act on retail crime’
Assaults “unacceptable” says MSP.
Happy holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The Scottish Grocer team would like to wish you and your colleagues a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays for 2024.
Biggest ever dinner
NISA is gearing up for its biggest ever annual trade show this month after increasing the size of the exhibition
Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board
FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
Push for a ban on promotions
ScotGov ramps up the obesity rhetoric
Big winners
Industry figures gather in Edinburgh to celebrate the best in Scottish produce
SGF launches first Diversity & Inclusion event
The SGF is set to host its first ever Diversity & Inclusion event in April to highlight the lived experiences of colleagues within the Scottish convenience sector.
