Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts

Member’s bill has second reading this month

Peperami launches its new Tapas range

Meat snacking brand Peperami is set to bring Spanish tastes to the UK with the launch of its adult consumer-focussed Peperami Tapas range.

Concern over youth vaping

A new Scottish Government study has revealed that more than one in seven disposable vape users in Scotland are underage.

New limits bring sales hangover

Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change. Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...
Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts newspaper retail margins

Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts retail margins

Independent news retailers gathered this morning (Wednesday, July 9) outside News UK’s Glasgow office to protest about the newspaper publisher’s plan to raise the...
Image of the FedPlus logo.

A new Plus point from The Fed

Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
Michelle Henchoz, managing director at Forecourt Eye.

Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

A royal launch as King’s Inch 8 Year Old rolls out

Glasgow-based spirits firm Courageous Sprits has unveiled its first aged-statement expression for the King's Inch brand with its new 8 Year Old.
Exterior shot of The Filly Costcutter Filling Station.

Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers

Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
A bottle of Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression rum sits next to its blue packaging with a sniffing glass with the rum inside.

Mount Gay rum unveils new edition in Master Blender Collection

Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay has unveiled the Seventh Edition in its Master Blender Collection with the new Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression.
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Retailers react to coronavirus

GROCERY sales are currently booming as fears surrounding the surge in coronavirus cases have led to shoppers purchasing more goods as they prepare for long stints indoors.
The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant

Golden Wonder brings a “World of Wonder” to Glasgow

The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant.
Pack shots of Cheez-It Snap'd Double Cheese along with the logo for the Product of the Year 2026 awards.

Cheez-It crowned at Product of the Year awards

Global snacking firm Mars has scooped up a Product of the Year accolade for its Cheez-It Snap'd snacks range, proving the brand's success here in the UK.
Promotional image for the Smint 'Refresh and Reset' 2026 campaign.

Smint offers a Refresh and Reset in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled a new campaign for the Smint brand in an effort to cement its leading position in the category.
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border

Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
Pack shots of Pringles Burger King Bacon Double Cheese XL Flavour and Burger King Chicken Royale Flavour.

Pringles partners up with Burger King on new flavours

Snacks brand Pringles has teamed up with fast food chain Burger King to launch two new limited edition flavours inspired by the Home of the Whopper.