Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
Free Skwishee Day returns
Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.
Support call ahead of Scottish Budget
Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Planting some pastry options
Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...
Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film
Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban
The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Scotmid moves into former Burghead church building
Retail chain Scotmid has unveiled its new and expanded Newburgh store having taken over a former parish church building in the community.
Tomatin whisky opens up its portfolio with new Double Cask
Highland single malt whisky brand Tomatin has unveiled its new dram designed for general retail with the launch of Double Cask.
Chill goes on as deals hit prices
Late Easter distorts sales figures but first three months show Scotland well behind UK performance
MARCH was a poor month for food retailers across Scotland,...
Inflation refuses to budge
The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.
Spar secures exclusive Reese’s White Peanut Butter bar
Spar UK has secured a new exclusivity deal with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the new Reese's Peanut Butter White Bar.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Taylors Snacks
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Hungry Boar expands Booker meat snacks range
Premium world foods firm Golden Acre Foods has launched four variants of its new Hungry Boar premium meat snacks range into Booker depots.








































