Lidl store, Scotland

Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive

LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
A glass cabinet filled with nicotine pouches that has been backlit with a green light.

Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline

Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.

End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors

Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...

Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year

The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.

Capri-Sun turn up summer vibes with new campaign

Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.
Pack shots of Reese's Fast Break bars.

Reese’s expands range with new Fast Break bar

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has expanded its UK selection with the launch of its Fast Break bars to the market for the first time.
A retailers stands next to an Allwyn The National Lottery Wave terminal in his store.

Allwyn hits new milestone in Wave terminals rollout

The National Lottery operator Allwyn has hit its halfway milestone in the rollout of its new Wave terminals to UK convenience stores to provide a more streamlined service.
A packet of Swizzels Squashies Drumchick sits on a blue table with baskets filled with the sweets around the packet with small toy eggs around the packet.

Swizzels refreshes Squashies Easter sweets

British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new design for its Squashies Drumchick sweets, featuring bright packaging and novelty shapes.

Swizzels launches new Squashies Strawberry & Cream

Swizzels has launched the latest variant in its Drumstick Squashies range with the new Strawberry & Cream flavour, available in UK stores now.
Pack shots of Alpro Barista Caramel Flavour plant based milk.

Plant in a Barista experience with Alpro

Plant-based milks brand Alpro has sweet new launch for its range of Barista-style drinks with the addition of its new Caramel Flavour option.
Jars of Heinz Pasta Sauce are surrounded by ingredients used in making each of the sauces, the Pasta Sauces including Tomato, Sicilian Lemon and Ricotta; Tomato, Black Garlic and Roasted Garlic; and Tomato & Spicy 'Nduja.

Heinz builds Pasta Sauce range inspired by TikTok trends

Heinz has taken inspiration from culinary trends across TikTok with its new range of Pasta Sauces, aiming to make the latest foods trends more accessible.

Peperami has an Animal return

Peperami's meat-crazed mascot Animal is set to make its return to TV screens across the UK in a new ad following a ten year absence for the anarchic character.
Packs of The Protein Ball Co Snack Packs stand upright on a table in Peanut Butter, Blueberry Oat Muffin and Salted Caramel flavours.

The Protein Ball Co rolls out new multipacks

Protein snacks brand The Protein Ball Co has unveiled its new multipacks format with the introduction of its new Snack Packs range.
Two people stand in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome with Scotland flags draped across their shoulders with decorative boxes that have the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and Allwyn logos on them.

Allwyn announced as partner for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Operator for The National Lottery, Allwyn UK, has been announced as the latest partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Pack shots of Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.

Fox’s builds excitement for Dubai chocolate with new Chocolatey Dubai Style Indulgent Creams biscuits

Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies has jumped on the Dubai-style chocolate trend with the launch of its new Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.
A pack of Coors lager sits on a rock step with a bottle of Coors lager to its side with red rock steps in the background.

Win a trip to Colorado with new Coors promo

Consumers are in with the chance to bag an epic music experience holiday to Colorado with the new on-pack promotion for Coors lager