Hovis kicks off new Christmas competition
Hovis has kicked off a new promotion across its Best of Both loaves in partnership with Netflix's new family Christmas film 'That Christmas'.
Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative
UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
MHouse urges retailers to invest in tech
A savvy approach to tech management will make all the difference for convenience stores across Scotland, helping to aid the shopping experience for customers and improving the sales for retailers, reckons EPOS provider MHouse.
Del Monte freezes over a new release
Canned fruit brand Del Monte has moved into the frozen aisle with the launch of its Frozen British Strawberries exclusively to Iceland stores in the UK.
World Cup bank holiday confirmed for Scotland
An additional bank holiday day has been confirmed for 15 June to allow shoppers to get behind the national team for its first game in the Fifa World Cup.
Co-op creates jobs for out of work hospitality staff
The Co-op plans to create 5,000 temporary roles in a bid to support hospitality workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
PG Tips unveils new on-pack promo with Rivals
Tea brand PG Tips is running an on-pack promotion and competition to celebrate the second season of the Disney+ series Rivals.
CJ Lang appoints new trading director
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul has its new trading director to drive profitable growth across the Spar Scotland estate.
Cadbury announces new partnership with Lotus Biscoff
Sweet treats giants Cadbury and Lotus Biscoff has announced a new partnership with co-branded and innovative products set to launch in 2025.
Diageo celebrates a Royal Five
Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
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.
ACS warns of £634m cost from Budget
The ACS has warned of a massive hike in costs for c-store owners of £634million should certain policy changes be implemented in the Autumn Budget.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
Round 1 goes to Holyrood
Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing
SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
Herta toasts a new meal solution
Herta UK has moved into the Toasties market for the first time with the launch of its new ham and cheese product across Iceland and Tesco stores.
New York Bakery back on the small screen
New York Bakery's 'Bakes You There' campaign has returned to TV screens for 2026 following strong consumer engagement with the marketing last year.
