The new Nisa Local opened by Jay Javed and PGNJ Ltd in Rutherglen.

PGNJ Ltd grows its store network

Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
Bags of Stockleys sweets with sweets pouring out from them against a yellow background.

Stockley’s rolls out new Treat Bag format

Classic confectionery manufacturer Stockleys has unveiled its new Treat Bags format to appeal to sharing occasions with consumers.
Pack shot of Seriously Spreadable Cheese Black Pepper.

Seriously spreads out to Black Pepper

Seriously Cheddar has expanded on its Spreadable Cheese range with the addition of its new Black Pepper variant to help bring an extra kick.
Pack shots of Extra Plus single packs and bottle formats.

Extra launches premium Extra Plus range

Chewing gum brand Extra has unveiled its new Extra Plus range, a premium option for the category complete with additional functional ingredients.
Fox’s biscuits launches Chocolatey as a ‘Masterbrand’ with a £3m marketing push

Fox’s biscuits rebrands its Fabulous range as Chocolatey

Fox’s biscuits rebrands its Fabulous range as Chocolatey
Pack shots of Salty Dog Chilli Rice Crackers packs.

Salty Dog brings a fiery punch to Rice Crackers range

Snacks brand Salty Dog has brought an extra spicy addition to its range with the launch of its new Chilli Rice Crackers snack packs.

Mandatory face coverings from 10 July

FACE coverings will be mandatory in Scottish shops this month, the First Minister has announced. Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the new rule will come...

UK DRS delayed to 2027

The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.
Gordon Allan holds a tray of steak pies with trays stacked up behind him.

Macallan acquires Malcolm Allan and Macsween

Gordon Allan, director of Malcolm Allan, has announced his plans to retire as management of the business is acquired by Macallan Food Group.

ScotGov announces one year rates holiday

RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year. Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Pack shots of ZYN Black Menthol 16.5mg nicotine pouches.

ZYN rolls out intense Black Menthol variant

Philip Morris Limited has introduced the new ZYN Black Mentol 16.5mg nicotine pouch pack to the market to deliver more intense options across the category.
Sustainability and community is at the heart of everything that Armadale Stores does, from its food to its bags .

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion of the Year

Sustainability and community is at the heart of everything that Armadale Stores does, from  its food to its bags.
Allwyn is giving away lots of prizes as a thank you to retailers, following its disruptive technology upgrades.

Lottery operator Allwyn says ‘Thank You’

Lottery operator Allwyn has launched a special competition just for National Lottery retailers to thank them for their support, and particularly for their understanding...
Advert for the Kellanova 'Deck the Halls' competition for winter 2025 offering retailers the chance to win £10,000.

Kellanova spreads festive cheer with new ‘Deck the Shelves’ retailer competition

Kellanova is pushing retailers to 'Deck the Shelves' with Pringles and Cheez-It products with a new competition offering store owners the chance to win £10k.
Chivas Brothers has shared its energy tech with the industry.

Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge

Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
Pack shots of Takis PMPs including Dragon Sweet Chilli, Feugo and Volcano.

Takis builds distribution with new PMPs

Spicy snacks brand Takis is set to broaden its distribution across the convenience and independents sectors with the launch of its new PMP packs.