Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
Packs of Clearspring Oat Biscuits sit against a grey background including Miso Maple, Matcha and Sweet Date with the biscuits sitting outside the packet with bites taken out of them.

Clearspring launches international trio of oat biscuits

Organic foods brand Clearspring has launched its first range of on-the-go snacks with a trio of Organic Oat Biscuits, which have been made in the Highlands.

Campaign backs local businesses

A NEW national campaign has been launched urging shoppers to support local businesses. The Scotland Loves Local campaign kicks off today (20 July), encouraging consumers...
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Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.
Pack shots of Fox's Party Rings biscuits.

Fox’s Burton’s unveils ‘largest-ever’ brand investment into Party Rings

Party Rings benefits from new look and ATL campaign BISCUIT treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK has unveiled a bold new look for its...
Pack shots of Cathedral City £2.59 PMPs including Our Mature Cheddar and Our Extra Mature Cheddar variants.

Cathedral City relaunches PMP format

Saputo Dairy UK has relaunched its £2.59 PMPs across Cathedral City 200g packs across the convenience channel, offering better value on the shelf.
Pack shot of Cathedral City High Protein Half Fat cheese block and Cathedral City Protein Half Fat Minis.

Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
A pile of green wrapper chocolates for Quality Street boxes, the chocolate's flavour is to remain a mystery until December 2025.

Quality Street introduces new Mystery Flavour for Christmas

Quality Street has introduced a new mystery flavour to its line-up of treats which won't be revealed until later in December this year.
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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru 330ml can range.

Made in Scotland From Girders strapline returns in £8million Irn-Bru campaign

Irn-Bru's iconic 'Made in Scotland From Girders' strapline has returned to the brand as part of a £8million marketing investment into the soft drinks range.
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Lea & Perrins is launching limited edition Worcestershire Sauce bottles telling cheese on toast lovers to put the sauce on before the cheese.

Lea & Perrins in cheese on toast mystery

Lea & Perrins is launching limited edition Worcestershire Sauce bottles telling cheese on toast lovers to put the sauce on before the cheese.
Cans of Hive Mind Honeyade drinks stand on top of a log with some greenery in the background.

Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks

Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.