The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.

Creating a taste of things to come

Scottish Grocer speaks to AG Barr’s commercial director Jonathan Kemp about plans to reformulate Scotland’s ‘other’ national drink AMID growing consumer concern over sugar, pressure...
A pack of Mentos Discovery floats in front of a woman's face who is interested in the sweet.

Mentos bolsters Discovery launch in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle is set to build on its new launch Mentos Discovery with a new marketing campaign running for three months over summer.
Pack shots of Happi Easter Eggs with Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.

Get Happi over new plant-based Easter eggs

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has expanded its Easter Egg range for this year with new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.
A bottle of Eldorado Tonic Wine with the 'No LD, No Party' limited edition design stands next to a crate with the same design on it.

Eldorado Tonic Wine is World Cup ready with new packs

Scottish tonic wine brand Eldorado is set to bring the party for the Fifa World Cup this summer with its new limited-edition PMP bottles.
A can of Tennent's Bavarian Pilsner stands next to a four-pack of the beer on a table.

Tennent’s opens up ‘The Vault’ for new Bavarian Pilsner launch

Tennent's has marked its 140th anniversary year with the launch of the Tennent's Vault series that has kicked off with its new Bavarian Pilsner.
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.

Sales grow but units slowing

C-stores will beat supermarkets while store expansion tails back CONVENIENCE store sales should see significantly more growth than supermarkets’ in the next five years but...

Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op

THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
The rebuilt Co-operative Store in Troon, Ayrshire. The store, on the site of a Co-op store that burned down last year, was one of five Co-ops that opened in Scotland last month. The others are in Inverness and on Tayside.

Food store rises from the ashes

Things looked bleak after the Co-operative Food store in the Ayrshire seaside town of Troon burned down last year.

How will we tax?

Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote. SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation

Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
The reopening of the Spar on Ballindean Road, Dundee.

Spar Scotland’s generous reopening for three stores

Spar Scotland bosses have been helping shoppers and charities at the reopening of three stores. Meanwhile, Scottish Spar wholesaler CJ Lang's trade show is set to be a huge success.
Man In Front Of Spar truck

Spar Scotland takes to the TV

SPAR has been appearing on the small screen as part of a new media campaign for the retail brand.

Sodastream looks to inspire the day

Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
Bryce Cunningham, founder of Mossgiel Farm, stands in a field with cows behind him with a pack shot of a Mossgiel Dairy Farm Chocolate Milk bottle.

Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk

Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.