Scottish Local Retailer

Scottish Local Retailer is the only monthly publication in Scotland that focuses solely on the locally-owned convenience retail sector. Our practical and informative approach aims to support independent retailers across Scotland in managing their businesses more successfully and profitably.

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Bacardí and Coca-Cola unite for new RTD

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

Coca-Cola and Bacardí have teamed up to bring one of the most iconic bar calls – Bacardí & Coke – into the ready-to-drink category for the first time in the UK. Launching in sleek 250ml cans with an RSP of £2.30, Bacardí & Coca-Cola ready-to-drink combines the light, smooth flavour of Bacardí rum with Coca-Cola’s signature taste.
Lack of action is criminal

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Antony Begley

Last month’s SGF Crime Seminar once again highlighted how retail crime is at epidemic levels yet there seems to be very little in the way of action to tackle this societal scourge. by Antony BegleyRetail crime is just something that every local retailer in Scotland has had to put up with for as long as any of them can remember but the first few minutes of last month’s SGF Crime Seminar really brought home what retail crime looks and feels like in the real world.
Cheryl Hope joins Parfetts from Unitas

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

Parfetts has named Cheryl Hope as its new Trading Director, as the England-based wholesaler looks to expand its symbol group operations. Hope has spent the last three years in same role at Unitas Wholesale, with previous stints in management roles at AF Blakemore, Bako Northwestern, Iceland and Co-op. Cheryl Hope commented: “Parfetts has a fantastic reputation with retailers, suppliers and the wider industry.
Win your summer with GroceryAid

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

GroceryAid has announced its first ever industry-wide raffle, set to launch on Thursday 8 May, coinciding with its annual awareness event, GroceryAid Day. The raffle aims to raise awareness of the industry charity and provide an opportunity for grocery colleagues to ‘win their summer’. Tickets will be priced at £1.50 each.
Dairy, dairy quite contrary

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

We analyse how butter and spreads brands are responding to changing perceptions of plant-based products. There’s always been a fair amount of churn between butters and alternatives. Debates over whether butter or its counterparts are healthier are ongoing, with margarine lower in saturated fat, while butter boasts a clean ingredients list. But when it comes to taste, butter has always held the trump card… until now.
Borders shop for sale

1 week ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

A convenience store and Post Office in the Borders village of Stow has been put on the market. Stow Shop and Post Office, available on a leasehold basis, is heavily relied upon by locals, being the sole store within the area. The store, which provides a range of convenience items and features an Amazon hub, also benefits from commuter trade with Stow being bisected by the A7 road to Edinburgh. There is scope to expand the store’s offer by introducing hot food and drinks for commuting customers.
Royal Mail joins C-Store Collective

2 weeks ago | slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein

C-Store Collective has announced a new partnership with Royal Mail, focused on expanding Royal Mail’s parcel locker network into convenience retail. This partnership aims to give local retailers a new way to increase footfall, serve their communities, and earn additional income – without any extra hassle. Royal Mail’s parcel lockers are secure, self-service units where customers can send, receive and return parcels at a time that suits them.
Gander enhances food waste reduction with SOLUM ESLs

2 weeks ago | slrmag.co.uk | Sarah Britton

By integrating its reduced-to-clear (RTC) technology with SOLUM’s Newton Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), Gander has been able to improve food waste reduction and in-store experiences. The RTC integration enables Gander to automatically display reduced-to-clear products to thousands of local customers actively searching for discounts.
Galaxy's on-pack campaign aids Young Women’s Trust

2 weeks ago | slrmag.co.uk | Sarah Britton

Chocolate brand Galaxy has kicked off the third year of its global ‘Your Pleasure Has Promise’ campaign with a donation of £150,000 to the Young Women’s Trust, which brings the three-year donation total to £350,000. What’s more, every purchase of a promotional Galaxy bar in Co-op stores nationwide will trigger an additional donation to the Young Women’s Trust, supporting the ambition to raise an extra 10% on top of the initial donation.
Wall’s whips up new Haribo and Twister ice creams

2 weeks ago | slrmag.co.uk | Sarah Britton

Summer 2025 sees the return of Wall’s UK collaboration with sugar confectionery giant, Haribo, plus an HFSS-compliant ice cream for Twister. Haribo Gold Gummy Bears push-up ice cream is available in a single format and combines vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce and Haribo Gold Bears within the stick. The 85ml product (RSP £2) is HFSS-compliant and made without artificial colours and flavours.