IRN-BRU brand owner AG Barr says it’s convinced the proposed merger between it and Britvic stacks up despite reports that business analysts think it is unlikely to go ahead.

Barr says Britvic deal makes sense

IRN-BRU brand owner AG Barr says it’s convinced the proposed merger between it and Britvic stacks up despite reports that business analysts think it...
Graham Watson, of Premier Watsons Grocers, won the Industry Achievement Award.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023

Two leading lights of convenience retail were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
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Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps

Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...

Cadbury unveils healthier snacking with Brunch Light

Mondelēz International has unveiled its latest HFSS compliant snack with the launch of Cadbury Brunch Light in a bid to cater to a rising consumer demand.
Convenience retailers have the chance to win a £1,000 prize from milkshake brand Shaken Udder.

Convenience retailers can win £1,000 prize with Shaken Udder

Premium milkshake brand Shaken Udder is launching a campaign giving convenience retailers the chance to win a £1,000 prize as part of its 20th birthday celebrations.
Stuart Common and Mac Mackie.

Mackie’s rings the changes

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Dundee’s The Yard awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard wins £10k from Spar’s Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard has been awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign. The specialist charity creates play opportunities...

Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores

The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
Packs of Wensleydale Creamery Wallace & Gromit Limited Edition cheeses including 200g cheese truckles in Yorkshire Wensleydale, Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries and Mature Cheddar, with 150g cheese truckles in Yorkshire Wensleydale and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries.

Wensleydale Creamery launches Wallace & Gromit packs

Cheese firm Wensleydale Creamery has rolled out limited-edition packs featuring beloved animated duo Wallace & Gromit ahead of the release of the new film.
FareShare Scotland will redistribute the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection donations.

Appeal for food this Christmas

Scottish Grocer has joined forces with the FareShare charity to launch a Christmas Food Collection and we are reaching out to individuals and brands in the hope of securing support for the campaign.
A range of foods of Realfoods by Organico sit on a countertop with a grey background.

Organic foods range RealFoods unveils a refresh

Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico has unveiled a complete refresh of its range, complete with a new look and a roll out of new products.
EG On the Move forecourt site in Nitshill with a Co-op store on site.

EG is On The Move in Nitshill

The first Scottish EG On the Move and Co-op branded store has launched in the Nitshill area as part of a trial between the two businesses.
A VARS Technology stands with its signage behind a table that has a computer screen showing examples of drive-offs happening at forecourt stations.

VARS Technology awarded DVLA access to combat drive-offs

VARS Technology has received special accreditation that will allow it to perform digital requests to the DVLA records to aid in the recovery of fuel costs following drive offs.

Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories

Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.
A family sit around eating chips at a dinner table

McCain’s charity donation supports Family Fund

Chips brand McCain has doubled its 2023 donation to leading UK charity Family Fund.
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Tea makes an organic choice

Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.