A packet of Swizzels Squashies Squeletons lie on a table with the sweets spilled out, above the packet is a skull and fog at the top and bottom of the image.

Swizzels brings the Squeals this Halloween

Swizzels has got into the spooky spirit for Halloween this year as the firm rolls out its limited edition Squashies Squeletons variant.
Catching impulse sales means offering a PMP solution, says sweets firm Fini.

Fini pushes PMP solution

Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.
(l to r) Tom Costello, Carl Johntsone and Adam Harding of Tailored Spirits and Gary McEwan of Scottish Edge.

Tailored Spirits Co. team marks successful year of business

Independent whisky maker Tailored Spirits Co. has marked a successful year of business with its revenue figures up 900% year-on-year.
Promotional image for Swizzels' Veganuary campaign 'All These, All Vegan, All Year' featuring pack shots of Swizzels products.

Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand

Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.
Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for finance and local government, stands in Scottish Parliament in front of the Scotland flag.

ScotGov announces business rates relief

The Scottish Government has announced its plans to provide some relief on domestic business rates and national insurance tax in its 2026-27 Budget.
Pack shots of The Protein Ball Co Stuffed range consisting of Hazelnut & Chocolate, Matcha & Vanilla and Pistachio & Chocolate.

Protein Ball Co rolls out new Stuffed range

Protein snacks innovator The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled its new range of snacks with the Stuffed range with the aim to offer a point of difference in the category.
Colm Johnson spoke about Booker's Diversity & Inclusion progress at the SGF conference.

Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted

Convenience retailers heard shocking stories of racist and sexist abuse as well as uplifting tales of compassion for those in challenging circumstances at the inaugural SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference.
Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, sits at a boardroom table with McGhee's products across the table.

McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research

Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.

Soothing solutions from Jakemans

Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.
Various World of Sweets brands have unveiled new products for this Easter.

Easter treats from World of Sweets

As Easter weekend is early this year, retailers should stock up as soon as possible to make sure they can offer their customers a wide variety of celebratory products, say bosses from World of Sweets, which has a range of new products.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
Susan and Ryan Hutchison, of Spar Scone, realise the importance of a friendly attitude.

Spar Scotland retailers who put community first

Long-standing Spar Scotland independent operators Susan Hutchison and son Ryan have been sharing insights into what makes their business so successful.
Asim Sarwar, managing director of United Wholesale Scotland, top, says nothing will be the same in Glasgow wholesaling after his firm’s expanded Maxwell Road depot opens in coming weeks. But giant competitor Batleys, right, is thought by industry insiders to be about to gain a Glasgow city site too.

Wholesale to hot up

City set to see major depot changes SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases

Multibuy ban ‘cuts alcohol sales’

NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen...

Shop report finds drop in staffing

SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.

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.
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