Herta toasts a new meal solution

Herta UK has moved into the Toasties market for the first time with the launch of its new ham and cheese product across Iceland and Tesco stores.
Pack shot of Terea Silver.

Philip Morris unveils Terea Silver for IQOS ILUMA

Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has announced the next expansion for its Terea range of tobacco sticks with the new Silver variant.
BP is joining forces with the Retail Trust in a wellbeing initiative.

Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
The rebuilt Co-operative Store in Troon, Ayrshire. The store, on the site of a Co-op store that burned down last year, was one of five Co-ops that opened in Scotland last month. The others are in Inverness and on Tayside.

Food store rises from the ashes

Things looked bleak after the Co-operative Food store in the Ayrshire seaside town of Troon burned down last year.
A packet of Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts lies on a pink background with a heart-shaped bowl next to it with the sweets decanted into the bowl as a hand picks one out.

Swizzels spreads the Love with new Squashies variant

Confectionery firm Swizzels is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new Squashies Love Hearts sweets, bringing the two iconic brands together.
Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards logo against a blue background.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.

Court battle ahead over plain packs vote

TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations. Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
Promotional image for Madri Excepcional 2025 summer campaign with two women working on a DJ set whilst dancing, a person holds a Madri pint glass in the foreground with beer inside the glass.

Madrí Excepcional celebrates the Soul of Madrid in new TV campaign

Spanish-style lager brand Madrí Excepcional is back on TV screens with a new ad that aims to celebrates 'The Soul of Madrid'.
Pack shots of Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.

Fox’s builds excitement for Dubai chocolate with new Chocolatey Dubai Style Indulgent Creams biscuits

Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies has jumped on the Dubai-style chocolate trend with the launch of its new Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.
Promotional image of Bestway and PepsiCo's in-depoot giveaway for the wholesaler's 50th anniversary.

PepsiCo marks Bestway’s 50th anniversary with exclusive Walkers giveaway

Snacks firm PepsiCo has helped to mark Bestway's 50th anniversary year with the launch of an in-depot giveaway for retailers.
Pack shots of Jungle Squad Cake Bars in Strawberry and Lemon flavours.

Jungle Squad bars set to shake up kids snacking

A new challenger brand has entered Tesco stores as the Jungle Squad Cake Bars range looks to shake up the children's snacks category.
A butchery counter featuring a range of meat products including burgers and sausages.

Food and drink sector builds on economic growth

A new report has found that the Scottish food and drink sector is now the largest manufacturing sector across the whole of the country.
business-rates-reduction-calls

Budget must bring rates action

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on government to publish a timetabled plan to “substantially reduce” business rates .
Glasgow retailer Natalie Lightfoot stands against a black background with green lighting shining down on her head with the SalesSupercharged.co.uk logo in the top right corner.

Monster Energy SalesSupercharged retailer initiative returns

CCEP and the Monster Energy Co. have kicked off its retailer-focussed campaign SalesSupercharged.co.uk for the fifth year in a row, offering key energy insights.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema

Protect store workers

SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link. THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...