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Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

New legal protection from assault for retail staff

Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
Two people hold small tubs of Mackie's of Scotland ice cream next to a Caledonian Sleeper branded cart with the Caledonian Sleeper sign in the background.

All aboard for new Mackie’s competition

One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.

CCEP goes back to the start

CCEP has built up its range of Monster Energy drinks with new zero sugar launches aiming to build up popularity for sugar free energy drinks.
New marketing material for Estrella Galicia beer on a billboard with a slogan that states 'Don't Fall for Fake Brews'.

Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment

Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.
Pack shots of Belhaven Best bottles.

Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut

Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.
Promotional image of new Robinsons Squash Wicked variants with the text offering a prompt to try out both with the tagline "Witch Flavour Are You?".

Robinsons rolls out new bewitching Wicked flavours

Squash juice brand Robinsons has kicked off a new partnership with the movie musical Wicked with two new limited edition flavours inspired by the film.
Three university graduates stand together taking a selfie.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.

Kellogg’s backs STV’s Children Appeal pound for pound to fund Scottish breakfast clubs

Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.
A can of Absolut Sprite stands next to a can of Absolut Sprite Watermelon on a blue table with people relaxing in the background. There is text at the top left corner that reads Smooth Sip.

Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour

ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.
A Lindt Pistachio Easter Egg lies on its back against a green background with Lindt Pistachio Truffles in a bowl to the left of the box, with a wooden spoon holding the truffles above the bowl, a flower to the bottom right of the image and a wide wooden tray at the top right.

Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg

Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
a bottle of the famous grouse whisky with a whisky cocktail

Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.

Mixologist’s Garden is mixing it up in Tesco

Freeze-dried fruit garnish brand Mixologist's Garden has made its first listing in Tesco stores with the launch of three variants.