Spar Kincorth played host to Original 106 broadcast
Aberdeenshire store Spar Kincorth recently played host to north-eastern radio station Original 106 with its Breakfast Show taking place inside the store.
Pepsi launches summer campaign for ice cream flavours
Soft drinks brand Pepsi has introduced a new marketing campaign around its Pepsi Treats ice cream flavours complete with a new and unique character.
Coca-Cola unwraps festive Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour
Drinks giant CCEP has rolled out a limited edition festive variant for the Coca-Cola range with the new Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour.
Jungle Squad bars set to shake up kids snacking
A new challenger brand has entered Tesco stores as the Jungle Squad Cake Bars range looks to shake up the children's snacks category.
Mr Kipling bakes up new cakes for Christmas
Baked treats brand Mr Kipling has set out its stall for the festive season with tranche of new bakes for Christmas alongside some returning favourites.
Haribo brings a new Z!ng
Haribo is set to drive up the demand for more sour sweets with the launch of its new Soda Twist Z!ng offering a nostalgic flavour with a tangy sensation.
Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS
A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
Milkybar drops in new Crunchy Pops treat
White chocolate brand Milkybar has unveiled its new Crunchy Pops sharing bag treats as the brand gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026.
A DRS first: Digital trial goes live
A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time.
The pilot scheme...
CMA blocks Sainsbury’s and Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda has been blocked by the competition watchdog
Councils could take control of business tax
Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
A Trüfrü delight comes to stores
American frozen treat brand Trüfrü has made its way to the UK market with its first national listing in Tesco stores across the whole of the nation.
SKE unveils first ever 15,000 puff vape range
Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its first ever device with more than 10,000 puffs with its new SKE BAR 15K range of vapes.
Crime continues to plague retail sector
CONVENIENCE stores in Scotland continue to be badly affected by retail crime, according to the latest report from the Scottish Grocers Federation.
