Tom Slaven announced as new president of SWA
Tom Slaven, retail director at United Wholesale Grocers, has been announced as the new elected president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Hovis unveils Christmas packs
Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban
Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.
Profit edges up at Scotmid
SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
Cadbury unveils new Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour
British chocolate brand Cadbury is set to turn up the cool for the summer with the launch of its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour.
Bestway moves for Sher Bros
Deal gives giant a Glasgow city centre presence
WHOLESALER Bestway has confirmed the takeover of Sher Brothers Cash & Carry Business in Glasgow, for an...
Philip Morris expands on Terea range
Philip Morris Limited has introduced a new innovative flavour switch option across its Terea heated sticks range with its four new Pearls packs.
Fiery collaboration yields new Pear and Chilli Gin from Penrhos and Oddbox
Penrhos Gin and Oddbox have teamed up to see if gin lovers can handle the heat of the new limited edition Penrhos Wonky Pear & Chilli Gin.
Equi’s scoops up Great Taste Awards for ice cream range
Hamilton-born ice cream brand Equi's Ice Cream has scooped up 11 stars across seven of its products at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
Tayto Group appoints new CEO
Mike Hancox is set to become the new chief executive officer at Tayto Group in January as its current CEO is set to retire come 2026.
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Win a year’s supply of stock of Lipton Iced Tea
Britvic is offering one lucky retailer the chance to bag a year's supply of Lipton Iced Tea stock in its new retailer competition for the brand.
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
New Start for tobacco sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has begun distributing Start packs to retailers to keep them updated with the latest legislative and tobacco category information.
Sophie Hogg, head of...
Marco Pierre White gin rolls out to Sainsbury’s stores
World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has entered into the gin market as the Mr White's Gin brand rolls out nationwide to Sainsbury's stores.
