Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.
Scottish Grocer Health Promoting Retailer of the Year award

Scotland’s champions for 2013 revealed

The winners of the Scottish Grocer Awards – the Scottish food and drink retail industry’s own version of the ‘Oscars’ – were announced at...
Pack shots of Pringles Burger King Bacon Double Cheese XL Flavour and Burger King Chicken Royale Flavour.

Pringles partners up with Burger King on new flavours

Snacks brand Pringles has teamed up with fast food chain Burger King to launch two new limited edition flavours inspired by the Home of the Whopper.
Pack shots of Żubrówka Biala, Żubrówka Vanilla and Żubrówka Rosé 700ml bottles.

Polish vodka Żubrówka Biala rolls out to Sainsbury’s

Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has rolled out is Bison Grass Biala vodka variant to Sainsbury's stores as the brand aims to be the No.2 vodka in the UK.

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch.

Tech advantages of retail opportunities

Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
Pack shots of Twister Frrreeze with the on-pack promotion for Disneyland Paris.

Win a trip to Disneyland with new Twister Frrreeze lollies

Ice lolly brand Twister has unveiled its new Twister Frrreeze variant alongside an on-pack promotion offering shoppers the chance to win tickets to Disneyland Paris.
Bottles of Old J Rum range are lined up with a bar background.

Old J Rum rolls out new Coconut variant

Old J Spiced Rum has unveiled a new Coconut flavour after the brand took to social media to find out what its fans were looking for in a new flavour.
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed ‘disappointed’ by PayPoint monthly charge increases

President of The Fed Hetal Patel has called PayPoint's decision to raise its monthly fees "disappointing" while recognising the rise came from the current economic climate.

International Women’s Day – JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
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Don’t price our industry out

Retail consortium’s budget wish list says reform business rates, restrict tax hikes, improve parking. PLEASE John Swinney, keep the cost of doing retail business in...
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
Pack shots of Dove Refillable Anti-Perspirant range including Original, Violet & Tonka Bean and Peony & Pineapple.

Dove unveils first refillable deodorant

Skincare brand Dove has unveiled its first range of refillable anti-perspirant deodorants in a bid to encourage shoppers to use the format more.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.

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.