SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS

John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Curiosities In the Garden and Out at Night.

Fruit-tella sparks Curiosities with new Jellies sweets

Fruit-tella has expanded on its Curiosities Jellies range with two new variants In the Garden as Out at Night to appeal to families and children.
Shoppercentric found people plan to shop around at Christmas. But Scottish c-stores, especially, could gain visits through click and collect.

Shoppers plan to click and collect

SCOTTISH Christmas shoppers are buying their gifts online then picking them up from collection points in greater numbers than ever before. More than two...
Pack shots of Hula Hoops Smoky Bacon.

Hula Hoops expands range with new Smoky Bacon flavour

Beloved crisps brand Hula Hoops is set to expand on its line-up of flavours with the announcement of its new Smoky Bacon variant.
Bottle of The Famous Grouse whisky and The Naked Malt are lined up on a stone wall with an ocean view behind them.

The Famous Grouse sale to William Grant & Sons is finalised

Spirits giant William Grant & Sons has welcomed the addition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt whisky brands to its portfolio from Edrington.

Starbucks extends no added sugar fraps

Arla is out to grow the demand for balanced Frappuccino variants with the launch of its Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar drink.
The Mrs Tilly's core range has a new look with the same quality Scottish confectionery inside the packaging.

Market News | Mrs Tilly’s, Burts, Cathedral City, Biona

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Exterior of the Scottish Parliament building

Support call ahead of Scottish Budget

Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Product shots sit on top of a blue tartan background including Tunnock's biscuit range, Hovis Bakers Since 1886 Rustic White Bloomer loaf, Coca-Cola Original Taste Lemon and Zero Sugar Lemon, McCain Air Fryer French Fries and Lurpak Spreadable.

Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview

Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.
Pack shots of Mars Wrigley's 2025 Christmas range with Maltesers Reindeer Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Mini Reindeers Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar and Crispy M&M's Santa Five Packs.

Mars Wrigley introduces new Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer for Christmas 2025

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled its new range of products for the Christmas 2025 season, complete with a nostalgic flavour development.
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests

Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
Promotional image of the partnership between McCoy's crisps and the NFL here in the UK, the text reads 'It's Crunch Time'.

KP brings a crunch to the NFL

McCoy's is set to bring the crunch to the NFL in the UK and Ireland as the KP Snacks brand has been announced as the savoury snacks partner of the sport.
Pack shots of Red Bull Summer Edition White Peach flavour including a single 250ml can and a four pack of the sugar-free variant.

Summer kicks off for Red Bull with new White Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its latest Summer Edition flavour with the launch of a new White Peach variant.
Bottles of Eden Mill's core gin range stand on a wall including Eden Mill Love Gin, Eden Mill Original Gin and Eden Mill Golf Gin.

Eden Mill brings a local focus to revamped gin range

Eden Mill has revamped its core range of gins, complete with a new label and dimpled glass bottle design to note the local nature of the spirits.
A person holds a bottle of Absolut Tabasco Vodka with an insulated gloved hand against the background of an erupting volcano.

Absolut teams up with Tabasco hot sauce for spicy vodka launch

Vodka brand Absolut has teamed up with Tabasco Hot Sauce to deliver a new spicy vodka with the launch of the Absolut Tabasco variant.
Hollywood actor Jamie Dornan stands in a dressing gown drinking from a can of Diet Coke with a lake behind him.

Jamie Dornan returns to Diet Coke in new TV advert

Hollywood star Jamie Dornan has made his return to the Diet Coke brand as he splashes into a new TV spot featuring the soft drinks brand.