Nisa’s £100k for charity

NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation. The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...
Cheez-It has been announced as the Official Snack Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, which starts tomorrow (7 August), in a bid to build further consumer awareness about the savoury brand.

Cheez-It in Edinburgh Fringe tie-up

Cheez-It has been announced as the Official Snack Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, which starts tomorrow (7 August), in a bid to build further consumer awareness about the savoury brand.
A shop floor with crisps on the shelves to the right and tinsel hanging from the roof.

Inflation rises for second month in a row

Inflation has steadily creeped back upwards for a second month in a row, according to the final data release from the Office for National Statistics in 2024.
Exterior image of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch and a photo of Girish Jeeva, owner of the store.

Girish’s Barmulloch store is set to change to Costcutter

Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch is set to change fascia this month as Girish has announced he will be moving to the Costcutter symbol for the store.
Paul Cheema, founder of C-Talk, stands in front of Westminster with a bag of signed letters from retailers against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.

Retailers would close shops if Tobacco & Vapes Bill becomes law

One in 10 convenience store owners have said they would consider closing their shop if the Tobacco & Vapes Bill comes in, according to C-Talk.
A pack of Nescafé KitKat Latte sits on a table with a cup of the coffee standing next to it.

KitKat joins the Nescafé coffee range

Nescafé has worked with chocolate brand KitKat on the launch of Nescafé Latte KitKat, marking the latest Nestlé confectionery coffee collaboration.
A bottle of Laphroaig 15 Year Old sits on a whisky barrel with two nosing glasses next to the bottle.

Laphroaig brings back 15 Year Old whisky expression

Islay single malt whisky brand Laphroaig has brought back its 15 Year Old expression as a permanent addition to its core line-up.
Pack shots of Betty Crocker Cookies for Santa kits.

Betty Crocker unwraps new Cookies for Santa kit

Betty Crocker is set to deliver some memorable baking experiences for the whole family with its new Cookies for Santa Cookie Kits.
FareShare Scotland will redistribute the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection donations.

Appeal for food this Christmas

Scottish Grocer has joined forces with the FareShare charity to launch a Christmas Food Collection and we are reaching out to individuals and brands in the hope of securing support for the campaign.
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It’s almost track and trace time

Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations

Scotfresh aims for 15 stores

INDEPENDENT c-store chain Dynamic Retail, the company behind Scotfresh, has revealed plans to have 15 stores under the fascia by this time next year. Shaun...
Pack shots of Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Zero and Diet Irn-Bru cans.

Irn-Bru brings back ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its 'Made in Scotland from Girders' masterbrand campaign over summer to tie in with its 125th anniversary year.
Pack shots of Mentos Discovery.

Mentos bursts with flavours

Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.
Pack shots of Dove Whole Body Deodorant including Lavendar & Camomile, Raspberry & Rose and Sea Mist & Peony scents across a 150ml Spray, 75ml Lotion and 75ml Stick.

Dove expands on Whole Body Deodorant range

Household products firm Unilever has expanded on its whole body deodorant range with new launches across the Dove, Sure and Lynx brands.
Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Doughnut-eee and Churrifically Churros-y tubs stand on a wooden table against a light blue background.

Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.

Shops with feeling

Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.