DRS: debate intensifies
The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...
Retailer Reality – crime epidemic
Scottish c-store bosses have told of their sickening crime experiences, which included a pregnant retailer who was repeatedly kicked in the stomach by a female thief.
Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles
Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
Grocer to test energy age restriction
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline
Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
Mrs Hinch gets cosy in new P&G autumn cleaning range
Procter & Gamble has revealed its fifth collaborative scent with social media star Mrs Hinch with the new autumn-inspired range Cosy Season.
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
2017 in review
Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 8, 9 & 10
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 8-10.
Cadbury Bournville unveils a new modernised design across its packs
Cadbury Bournville has unveiled a new look across its dark chocolate range, complete with a modern look and new flavours for consumers to sink into their teeth.
Walker’s rolls out Shortbread Mini Eggs for Easter
Walker's Shortbread has embraced the novelty of the Easter season with the roll out of its new Mini Shortbread Eggs packs to the retail channel.
Scotland’s top brands facing challenge of volatile market
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish food and drink brands.
Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category
Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.
Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks
Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.
Over half have bought illegal tobacco
Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be a choice
With the new movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice showing in cinemas from this weekend, c-store retailers would do well to stock up on some suitably themed products – such as those from Fanta and Maynards Bassetts.
