Swinney must support the retail sector

John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Pack shot of Young's Chip Shop Extra Large Haddock Fillets.

Young’s expands Chip Shop range with Extra Large Haddock fillets

Frozen fish brand Young's has expanded on its Chip Shop range of products with the introduction of its new Extra Large Haddock fish fillets.

Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas

Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Food prices spark alarm

Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Pack shots of Bebeto You Melt My Heart sweets in a bag as well as a tub.

Bebeto rolls out Heart shaped sweets for Valentine’s

Turkish confectioner Kervan Gida has launched a heartfelt innovation for its Bebeto confectionery range with the brand's first Valentine's sweets.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema is urging the Scottish Government to take action to combat retail crime.

Call for action on retail crime

Convenience store bosses and industry leaders have been calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to combat soaring retail crime.
The Scottish Grocer team and FareShare Scotland are joining forces again this year.

Scottish Grocer appeal to help families

Scottish Grocer has teamed up with surplus food distribution charity FareShare Scotland once again to launch the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection to ensure no one goes without this festive season.
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Public urged to mind shops

Costcutter launches new campaign
A bottle of Mossburn Speyside Single Malt 12 YO Domaine Dupont Calvados Cask Finish stands in an apple orchard.

Mossburn builds collaboration with Calvados finish

Regional whisky distiller Mossburn has launched its new collaborative blend with the Normandy-based Calvados producer Domaine Dupont.
Retailers can. take advantage of the growing popularity of air fryers across the frozen section with the likes of McCain's products.

Air fryer out the financial worry

Frozen potato foods brand McCain is keen to ensure that retailers can make the most out of the wildly popular consumer trend for air fryers with its own McCain Air Fryer Quick & Crispy range.
Promotional image of Smirnoff Ice can as a hand goes to lift a can off a blanket and another can lies on its side.

Smirnoff Ice unveils new pack design

Diageo RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has marked 25 years of production with the unveiling of a new brand look as well as the roll out of a new canned format.
Pack shots of XQS Cola Lime and XQS Fizzy Peach variants.

XQS unveils new flavours in nicotine pouch range

Nicotine pouch brand XQS has introduced two new beverage-inspired flavours to the range with Cola Lime and Fizzy Peach pouches.

50p MUP confirmed

ScotGov settles on original price proposal THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
Adeel Iqbal, store owner of Day-Today Anniesland, and Nathalie Fullerton, store owner of One-Stop Dumbarton Road.

Facial recognition helps to save Scotland’s shops

Scottish retailers praise facial recognition tech as a crime deterrent and explain that, without it, they believe they would not be able to continue trading.
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

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.

Talonmore teams up for festive serve

Talonmore has teamed up with non-alcoholic drinks brand Wavelength Drinks to deliver a new festive cocktail serve in time for National Hiking Day.