Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with store manager Kushnood Mahmood to find out more about what makes Day-Today Bankton stand out from the crowd, and so a worthy winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Symbol Store of the Year.
Product of the Year opens 2025 nominations
Product of the Year has opened up nominations for its 2025 awards as the firm once again seeks to find the most innovative UK product launches of the year.
Asda builds Foundation of support
Asda Foundation has opened up invitations to its second round of grants following highland dance group Dannsairean Màiri's own success story with a grant.
Beam Suntory on a Global rebrand
Beam Suntory has announced it has officially rebranded to Suntory Global Spirits, in a bid to highlight its position in the worldwide spirits market.
Call to enter Scottish Grocer Awards 2024
There is still time to enter your store or nominate a retailer, employee or outlet that you think deserves to be honoured at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024. You can find out more here.
Retail leaders demand action on crime
Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.
Hancocks hosts second Sweetest Day
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is opening up its doors again for its second Sweetest Day event of the year, promising plenty of sweet deals.
Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.
Taste of Spain in Edinburgh
Foods and Wines Spain is set to host the Taste Spain Edinburgh, showcasing the strength and versatility of products from the country.
Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites
Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.
Celebrating 60 years of Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in East Kilbride has marked 60 years of production, standing strong as a stalwart part of Scotland's industrial history.
Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’
Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.
Connelly Security Systems has tech solution to tackle crooks
Connelly Security Systems aims to tackle retail crime with its wide array of tech available to convenience store retailers including innovative deterrents.
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
