Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer

26/09/2025

Mark your calendars! 🚨

We’ll be announcing the 2025 Scottish Grocer Awards finalists on Friday 3rd October, that's just one week away! 🎉

Will we be seeing you at our glittering awards ceremony? There’s still time to book your table 👉🏻 www.scottishgrocer.co.uk/scottish-grocer-awards/attend-the-awards-ceremony/

26/09/2025

Baked goods brand Mr Kipling has introduced two new Mince Pie variants to its Christmas line-up for this year, aiming to add in an even sweeter touch to the season. 🥧

Baked goods brand Mr Kipling has introduced two new Mince Pie variants to its Christmas line-up for this year aiming to add an even sweeter touch to the season.

25/09/2025

Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies Foodservice UK has unveiled a wicked new twist to its Party Rings brand with its new Trick or Treat Minis. 🎃

Fox's Burton's Companies has set up store owners to cater for guisers this year with its new Party Rings Trick or Treat Minis packs.

25/09/2025

Scottish Grocer Goes to the Movies brought together some of the most influential retailers from across the sector for a night of relaxation and fun! 📽️

The event provided plentiful networking opportunities and a chance to relax together to enjoy a truly unique event in the Scottish convenience retail calendar. Our evening viewing of Sholay proved to be a strong choice with attendees who all enjoyed reminiscing together about a Bollywood classic movie.

A massive thank you to our headline sponsors of the evening Day-Today, Solv-X Solutions, McGhee’s and VELO, as well as all of those suppliers who contributed to our goodies bags on the night. 🍿

25/09/2025

Food and drink inflation is now projected to hit a new high by the end of 2025, according to the latest food and drink inflation forecast from The Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

The Food and Drink Federation has forecasted that food and drink inflation will hit a new high of 5.7% by the end of 2025.

24/09/2025

Glasgow wholesale JW Fillshill has reaffirmed its commitment to the retail sector by giving back to its colleagues for its 150th anniversary year. 🎁

Wholesaler has put on staff-based events, deals for retail customers and donations to charities

23/09/2025

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels. 🥯

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie won at the FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.

22/09/2025

Graham's The Family Dairy is calling on Scots to surrender their favourite fizzy drinks for a healthier option at local community pop-ups this month. 🥛

Graham’s Family Dairy is asking Scottish fizzy drinkers to give up their ginger for its award-winning Organic Whole Milk.

22/09/2025

Supermarket giant Morrisons is axing its Cafés and two Morrisons Daily stores across Scotland.

Chain claims some of its locations had 'specific local challenges', but comes swiftly after its opening of ‘Club 60’, for older people.

21/09/2025

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has launched its Scottish Election manifesto urging MSPs to champion local convenience stores. ✍️

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has launched its Scottish Election manifesto urging MSPs to champion local convenience stores.

20/09/2025

Rice brand Tilda is set to target match rising demand for home cooking from consumers with its two new rice variants. 🌾

Rice brand Tilda is set to target match rising demand for home cooking from adventurous consumers with its two new rice variants.

19/09/2025

Protein drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options.

PROTEIN drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options, in both boxed and porridge pot format.