A chiller with sandwiches and rolls with strip runners along the shelving with the SGF Go Local branding across it, the text reads 'We Support Local'.

SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year

The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.

Soft drinks beat £10bn

A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners GOOD weather and the trend to...

Mills Milk offers essentials help

Providing essential products and backing that up with social media marketing are key to driving footfall and sales, reckons dairy business Mills Milk.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...
Pack shots of White Claw Vodka including Premium Unflavoured, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango.

White Claw launches first ever vodka

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
Pack shot of McGhee's Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.

McGhee’s reimagines a classic with Chocolate Old School Cake

Scottish family baker McGhee's has introduced a twist to a classic with the launch of its new Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.
A pack of Gnaw Salted Caramel Mocha Melts sits on a table with one of the melts broken open with caramel pouring out next to the box.

Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions

Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.
Nestle Christmas range 2024 sit in a basket.

Nestlé sets up its stall for Christmas

Nestlé has unveiled its new confectionery range for the festive season 2024 with new launches and returning favourites across its brands.
DRS machine

DRS prep is stepping up

Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
A pile of green wrapper chocolates for Quality Street boxes, the chocolate's flavour is to remain a mystery until December 2025.

Quality Street introduces new Mystery Flavour for Christmas

Quality Street has introduced a new mystery flavour to its line-up of treats which won't be revealed until later in December this year.
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Pack shot of the new Dragon Soop Red Fruits with a can and a bigger pack behind.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Corinthian Brands

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Pack shots of Lyle's Golden Syrup Ice Cream with Honeycomb Pieces and Ice Cream with Gooey Syrup Swirls.

Lyle’s Golden Syrup introduces new ice cream range

British syrups brand Lyle's Golden Syrup has announced its latest move into the ice cream sector with its new Lyle's Golden Syrup Ice Cream range.
The current National Minimum Wage Rate for persons 21 and over is 6.31 an hour. ACS estimates that if rates continue to rise and proposed auto enrolment pension contributions are taking into account the real cost of the minimum wage in 2020 will be £8.14 an hour

Commission told to freeze NMW

Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...
Asda and Sainsburys

Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal

Competition watchdog launches investigation