McCain drives support for McDonald’s charity
McCain Foods has marked 35 years of the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK with massive donations to help take some stress out of families' challenging times.
A Fairtrade brew to do good from Brewgooder
Brewgooder has established a Fairtrade-certified supply chain for its Fonio Session IPA, offering consumers a more ethical option in the beer category.
Major retailers commit to halve food waste
SOME of the largest retailers and food producers in the UK have signed up to a new commitment to dramatically reduce food waste.
Retailers including...
Keep Fingers Crossed as activation returns with more prizes
Cadbury's popular biscuit brand Cadbury Fingers has kicked off its 'Fingers Crossed' promotion once again for 2025, offering consumers some massive cash prizes.
STG launches XQS nicotine pouches
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.
Coca-Cola reignites ‘Share a Coke’ with names back on cans
CCEP has re-introduced its 'Share a Coke' campaign once again as consumers will be able to find their names across cans of Coca-Cola drinks once again.
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.
New Alpen mascot campaign to target adult consumers
Muesli brand unveils new major consumer campaign
MUESLI brand Alpen has kicked off a new major consumer marketing campaign, complete with a new brand mascot.
Dubbed...
World of Sweets teams up with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir
World of Sweets has marked the 130th anniversary of Bonds of London with its new share bags in partnership with Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir.
Simpson drinks bill rejected
THE attempt to introduce a wide series of new measures designed to further restrict alcohol sales and marketing looks likely to fail after a...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.
Craft beer ‘outperforms market in c-stores’
Craft beer options have remained at the top of the shopping list for plenty of Scottish consumers during the last few years, and 2024 should be no different – especially in the convenience channel, reckons BrewDog.
Happy Holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The team at the Scottish Grocer would like to wish you and the whole team a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
SRC and the Fed warn of tough times
Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
