Anger at rates relief decision
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Inflation rises for second month in a row
Inflation has steadily creeped back upwards for a second month in a row, according to the final data release from the Office for National Statistics in 2024.
KP Nuts is right on target with Luke Littler darts partnership
KP Nuts has partnered up with darts sensation Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championships to help drive up the brand's awareness this Christmas.
Former Walker’s Shortbread director Jim Walker dies
Third generation family baker and former director of Walker's Shortbread Sir Jim Walker has sadly passed away at the age of 80.
GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas
Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.
Convenience channel shows resilience
Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
Spar Greenock is in the Christmas spirit
Spar Greenock helped to kick off the Christmas season with a party in store and invited local customers and charities to get into the festive spirit this year.
CCEP to donate meals to FareShare through Coke Zero
Soft drinks giant CCEP has pledged to donate the equivalent of 300,000 meals to FareShare through a new initiative running across wholesale depots.
Realfoods offers a pasta occasion for National Spaghetti Day
Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico is out to introduce its range to consumers by making the most out of the upcoming National Spaghetti Day on 4 January.
Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland
Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.
GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.
Kiss a Minger is back in Aldi
Aldi Scotland is encouraging consumers across the country to 'Kiss a Minger' once again this festive season as its Minger cheese is back on shelves.
Meeting the party cocktail needs
The desire to enjoy cocktails at home has risen dramatically in recent years – whether that means consumers making their own or making the most of the convenience of RTDs. Here, Scottish Grocer highlights products from The Drinks Bureau, All Shook Up and Mixologist's Garden that retailers might want to stock.
Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2024
Discover the top 10 Scottish alcoholic drink brands in Scotland 2024
A summer of sport saw plenty of brands drive up off-trade promotions and excitement,...
Shifting habits in Scottish alcohol markets
Summertime events boosted up sales despite a change in drinking attitude with consumers
ALCOHOL is the biggest sector within food and drink and, as such,...
Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity
A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
