Soothing solutions from Jakemans

Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.

Cadbury’s win-winning opportunity

Mondelēz International has brought back its The Big Win-Win competition across its Cadbury range with a huge prize pot up for grabs for retailers and shoppers.
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Over half have bought illegal tobacco

Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed

Market News | Blu Bar, Haribo, Buzzballs, Bloo

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.
Store owner Asiyah Javed stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 in the image on the right with the post for International Women's Day 2025 in the image to the left.

International Women’s Day – A&J Alloa Road Spar

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales and footfall figures.

Retail slump prompts calls for help

Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.
Pack shots of f'real Rolo milkshake.

Nestlé gets f’real with new Rolo milkshake

Blend-it-yourself milkshake brand f'real has teamed up with global confectionery firm Nestlé to launch its new limited edition Rolo milkshake.
Pack shots of Funkin Spritz cans including Limoncello Spritz and Raspberry Spritz.

Funkin Cocktails expands into the Spritz cocktail market

Duo of fresh flavours roll out across the chillers CANNED cocktails brand Funkin Cocktails has expanded into the Spritz market for the first time with...
Visual from the St Pierre ATL campaign featuring a man holding sesame seed brioche burger buns with a pack of St Pierre Sesame Seed Burger Buns in the bottom left with the phrase "For France's sake, not the plastic cheese'

St Pierre loafs it onto the small screen in campaign

Premium bakery brand St Pierre is set to make its television debut as the brand unveils the new key visuals for its above-the-line marketing campaign.

Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars

Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.
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DRS debate rages on at Holyrood

Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
Scottish Government finance secretary John Swinney officially opens the new Mackie’s Crisps factory in Errol. The new facility, on the site of a historic brickworks, will allow production to double. A visitor centre is planned at the site.

Crisps firm plans to build for the future

PRODUCTION of crisps at Scottish producer Mackie’s will more than double after the company moved its factory to a new site that once held...
Pack shots of Pom-Bear Cheese, Pom-Bear Original and Pom-Bear BBQ multipacks.

New look and flavours for Pom-Bear snacks

KP Snacks has debuted a new look for its Pom-Bear potato snacks alongside two new flavours for the brand with new Cheese and BBQ variants.
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What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?

It’s time to make up your mind