GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing
The volunteers of the GroceryAid Scotland committee are all systems go for a busy second half of the year – starting out with the Checkout Scotland flagship musical event.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Big reasons to sign up to Premier league
Premier chiefs have set up their stall of benefits, highlighting how retailers under their symbol can support sales and drive up footfall.
MHouse unveils rebrand and upgraded product suite at NCS 2025
MHouse has unveiled its new brand identity and upgraded suite of products with the ambition to help ensure retailers are suitably-equipped for modern demands.
Cold Town Beer brews a new look
Cold Town Beer has unveiled a major brand refresh complete with a bold new look across the entire range as well as an increased can size.
In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show
Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC
Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
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.
Scotland sets out HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has set out its proposals on HFSS products across the country, eyeing tougher restrictions than those in place for the rest of the UK.
Facial recognition helps to save Scotland’s shops
Scottish retailers praise facial recognition tech as a crime deterrent and explain that, without it, they believe they would not be able to continue trading.
Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar
Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand
MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Eddy’s Food Station...
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.
Extra unveils new Watermelon Raspberry Refreshers variant
Mars Wrigley has rolled out a new Watermelon Raspberry flavour for its Extra Refreshers brand, aiming to recruit more shoppers into the gum category in doing so.
Strongbow gets Ultra ambitious
Drinks giant Heineken UK has launched a new Strongbow variant – called Ultra Apple – which it says will keep the cider category buoyant for the future.
