The scale of Scotland’s illicit vape trade

A new report has found that nearly 16,000 illicit vape devices were seized in Scotland last year, highlighting the scale of the illegal trade in the country.
Pack shots of Soopa Hooch Blue Raspberry and Cherry Cola.

Soopa Hooch builds a fruity range

Alcoholic RTD range Soopa Hooch has unveiled two new additions to its range, with the new Cherry Cola and Blue Raspberry variants.
Barr is out to support retailers' sales this summer with its on-pack Euros promotion.

Barr and Lees tap into national pride

Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.

Cadbury launches retailer exclusive competition

Retailers stand to win from a prize pot worth £25k as Mondelez launches its Great Retail Ideas Exchange to commemorate Cadbury's 200th anniversary year.
Costcutter and Best-one stores

Bestway buys Costcutter

Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.

Asda heads sponsorship at Scotland Food & Drink event

Major supermarket chain Asda has been announced as the headline sponsor for Scotland Food & Drink's inaugural Excellence Summit event.
Pack shot of McGhee's Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.

McGhee’s reimagines a classic with Chocolate Old School Cake

Scottish family baker McGhee's has introduced a twist to a classic with the launch of its new Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.
Cover of the Lomond Taste of Scotland food guide

New Scottish produce guide

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new product brochure, Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its wide range of Scottish goods.
New Fed president Mo Razzaq is congratulated by his predecessor, Muntazir Dipoti.

Scots shine at Fed event

Highly regarded Scottish retailer set out his vision for the Fed as he was elected national president the day after three other Scots won honours at the Fed Awards.
Promotional image of the Surf laundry detergent rebrand, with pack shots of the products against a pink background that has flowers. The text reads 'clean with joy infused fragrance'.

Surf washes up a new look

Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.
Pack shots of Stoli Halapeño Pepper vodka.

Stoli introduces ‘Halapeño’ Pepper vodka

Vodka brand Stoli is set to deliver an extra bit of spice to the drinks cabinet with the roll out of its new Stoli Halapeño Pepper spirit.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema (right) blasted the activities of criminals.

Crime ‘is still a huge blight’

Store owners and staff are still facing widespread incidents of theft, abuse and violence, according to the new SGF 2022 Crime Report.
Harriet Gray

Business benefits of ethnic diversity

Why Anti-Racist Employment Strategy is a good move: by Harriet Gray, an Employment Associate and works in the People, Reward and Mobility team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

Pepsico has a Flamin’ Hot offer

Snacks giant PepsiCo has rolled out its Extra Flamin' Hot flavour platform to the UK market with three of its crisps brands following international success.