FM open to retail voucher scheme for Scots
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme similar to the High Street Voucher Scheme introduced...
The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023
Two leading lights of convenience retail were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS
Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Organic foods range RealFoods unveils a refresh
Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico has unveiled a complete refresh of its range, complete with a new look and a roll out of new products.
Menabrea launches new can format
Premium Italian lager brand Menbrea has launched into the canned format for the first time, aiming to provide consumers with more convenience this summer.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
Scottish Bee Company jumps on hot honey trend
Local honey producer The Scottish Bee Company is set to help retailers capture the demand for 'swicy' products with its new Hot Honey Drizzles.
The Famous Grouse sale to William Grant & Sons is finalised
Spirits giant William Grant & Sons has welcomed the addition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt whisky brands to its portfolio from Edrington.
Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.
Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger
Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch
Rustlers unveils a new look across packaging
Food-to-go brand Rustlers has unveiled a new look across its packaging with the aim to offer more eye-catching designs that are easier to navigate.
Frazzles and Chipsticks flip over a new look
PepsiCo has unveiled a new look across two of its Smiths budget snacks range – Chipsticks and Frazzles – with a bigger pack size for Frazzles.
Co-op Wholesale launches Heart of the Community Awards
Co-op Wholesale has kicked off its 11th round of its Heart of the Community Awards, offering some crucial support to local causes across the UK.
Food inflation continues to fall in ONS data
Food and drink inflation has fallen for another consecutive month according to the latest ONS data as eight out of the 11 food and drink groups dip in prices.
WKD gears up for massive 30th anniversary year
RTD brand WKD is entering into the new year with a massive investment from parent company SHS Drinks for its 30th anniversary year.
Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season
Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.























