A Barista Bar coffee counter.

Spar aims to brew up a cup of joy this Blue Monday

Spar Scotland is set to turn this Blue Monday into Brew Monday with an extra special triple stamp redemption promotion across its Barista Bar coffee offer.
The team leading the GroceryAid Scotland branch are working on a vision to revitalise the charity north of the border.

Convenience in brief | GroceryAid Scotland, Albert Bartlett, The Cumberland

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from GroceryAid Scotland, Albert Bartlett and The Cumberland Building Society.
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
Advert for Fanta Beetlejuice Beetlejuice advert with a ghoulish hand holding a bottle of Fanta Zero with the Fanta logo and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice logo in front of the hand.

Fanta on tracks for new Beetlejuice ad

CCEP GB has kicked off the next step in its partnership between Fanta and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with a new multi-channel ad campaign.
Pack shots of St Pierre Croissant Loaf.

St Pierre launches new Croissant Loaf packs

Premium bakery brand St Pierre has launched an innovative product for the breakfast table with its hybrid Croissant Loaf packs.
Pack shots of McVitie's Club Layers Orange.

McVitie’s Club Layers into the confectionery sector

Global snacking firm pladis has taken the famous McVitie's Club biscuits brand into confectionery for the first time with McVitie's Club Layers Orange.
A red cooler filled with ice and bottles of VK Lemon & Lime are being picked out by people, the cooler is sitting on some grass with a green and white beach towel above it.

VK gets summer ready with new Lemon & Lime flavour

Ready-to-drink brand VK is set to bring a fresh and zesty flavour to the category for the spring and summer months with its new Lemon & Lime variant.
Industry leaders have voiced concerns over plans for a deposit return scheme.

Now not the time for DRS

The Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in 2022

Solid returns says Scotmid

But Brexit, cost increases and uncertainty mean challenges ahead reckons co-op chief EDINBURGH-based co-op Scotmid described its performance in the first half of the year...
Pack shots of Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach cans.

Monster unveils a Cosmic new flavour

CCEP has a Cosmic new addition to its Monster Nitro range with the launch of the new Cosmic Peach flavour to the energy drinks range.
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
A legacy photo of members of McGhee's Bakers stand next to the firm's vans

McGhee’s highlights 90 years of family-run business

Glasgow-based bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has marked 90 years of the business with the launch of a range of archived images showcasing the business over the years.
2025 redesign for Costa Coffee RTD range including Costa Coffee Caramel Latte can, Costa Coffee Classic Latte Can, Costa Coffee Caramel Latte bottle and Costa Coffee Classic Latte bottle.

Costa Coffee unveils summer-ready revamp for RTD range

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is set to reinvigorate the ready-to-drink coffee fixture with a bold relaunch for the Costa Coffee RTD selection.
Retailers stand in polaroid-style photos with the Premier 5000 stores logo in the middle.

Premier marks 5,000 stores milestone with community giveaway

Booker symbol group Premier has hit a landmark 5,000 stores across the whole of the UK, celebrating over 30 years of growth for the fascia brand.

Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Call for Scottish business rates freeze

Some 35 leading industry bodies have jointly written to Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison asking her to freeze business rates in 2024-25.