Scottish firms’ new sweet offerings
Two Scottish brands - Fodilicious and Gin Bothy - have been highlighting their latest products that c-store retailers might want to stock.
Giant launch for new Jammie Dodgers
Fox's Burton's Companies has gone big on the Jammie Dodgers brand with the launch of its new pack format with Jammie Dodgers Giant.
Plain packs back on the agenda
THE Westminster Government has begun its short consultation process on the possible introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
If it’s decided to proceed with...
Mild weather sales up but food falls flat
WILD weather might have made for disappointing Christmas sales, but a lack of snow meant consumers had the confidence to get out and spend...
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Anthon Berg orders a double celebration
Danish chocolatier Anthon Berg has ordered a double celebration this year as the brand celebrates two special anniversaries this year.
Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives
The Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF) has highlighted to retailers how it used some of its £3million Scottish Government funding to tackle crooks at a local level.
Mars Wrigley unveils new M&Ms Minis multipack for Halloween
Chocolate brand M&M's has expanded on its range in time for the Halloween season with the new M&M's Minis Funsize sharing bags.
Spar secures listing for Starbucks Pumpkin Spice coffee
Spar UK has secured an exclusive listing for the new Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino RTD, helping retailers tap into the popular autumn variant.
Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition is back for 2026
Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op has launched its Scottish Favourites 2026 competition to enable Scottish food and drink producers to secure store listings and connect with shoppers.
Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards
The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally
Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.
No rates for one year
SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
SKE unveils new vape range ahead of ban
Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its new product line-up with an ambition to dominate the category following on from the disposable vape ban.
Calls for off-trade tax
Scotland's national alcohol charity has called for a retailer tax levy on off-trade sales to support alcohol treatment across Scotland.
Spar Scotland retailers who put community first
Long-standing Spar Scotland independent operators Susan Hutchison and son Ryan have been sharing insights into what makes their business so successful.
