New research shows that half of young adults cutting down on booze

Young people seem to be content to go without alcohol or use low-alcohol products to moderate their drinking according to new research.

Cadbury offers shoppers More

Mondelēz International is out to pack more into the Cadury Dairy Milk offer with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk & More, offering consumers a nuttier option.
The new self -scan checkouts being introduced in four of Scotmid’s Edinburgh stores. If the pilot project proves successful the tills will be introduced in more stores next year.

Scotmid city units to pilot self-serve

Edinburgh-based independent co-op says research shows shoppers want checkout choice SCOTMID Co-operative, the Edinburgh-based mutual retailer with stores throughout Scotland, is to introduce self-service...

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2021: Pandemic winds continue to blow

Questions remain, but some categories are still benefitting from lockdown trends
Pack shots of Hungry Boar Sticklers, from left to right Pork Sticklers, Chicken Sticklers, Flamin' Piri Piri Sticklers and Loaded Cheese Sticklers.

Hungry Boar expands Booker meat snacks range

Premium world foods firm Golden Acre Foods has launched four variants of its new Hungry Boar premium meat snacks range into Booker depots.

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...
A still image from the Magners summer 2025 campaign and sees people running in the image to the left with the phrase 'It's Magnertism'. The image to the right sees a Magners bottle being poured into a Magners pint glass against an orange background.

Magners brings a fizz to summer in new campaign

Irish cider brand Magners is set to bring some extra energy to the cider sector for the summer with its new marketing campaign 'That's Magnertism'.
Pack shots of LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir.

LU expands biscuits range with Chocolat Noir

French premium biscuit brand LU has introduced a new dark chocolate variant to the range with the new LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir packs.
Pack shots of Walkers Smokin' BBQ Sauce flavour.

Walkers brings a saucy release with new BBQ flavour crisps

Savoury snacks brand Walkers is set to respond to a rising consumer demand in flavour options with the launch of its new Smokin' BBQ Sauce variant.
Lifestyle image of the Wonderland Cocktails range including a multipack as well as single cans of cocktails.

Waitrose and Sainsbury’s fall into Wonderland

BrewDog Distilling Co RTD brand Wonderland Cocktails has announced new listings in Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores, with a new drink in the range as well.
Westminster business, innovation and skills secretary Vince Cable. Picture: Duncan Phillips/CASS

Cable aims for NMW increase

Convenience retail trade groups say don’t play politics with our sector POLITICIANS should keep their hands off the National Minimum Wage. That’s the message from...

Allwyn sets out steps on National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment sets out its next steps for the National Lottery retailers as the firm prepares to take over the licence in February 2024.
Ueshima Coffee Company Pour Over Coffee Bags box with a sachet of the coffee bag next to it with a pile of books on a wooden table.

Ueshima Pours Over new Coffee Bags

Japanese coffee brand Ueshima Coffee Company has unveiled innovative new Pour Over Coffee Bags, aiming to deliver filter-style coffee experience.
Pack shots Monster Energy Viking Berry 500ml cans.

Monster Energy sets sail on new flavour Viking Berry

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought a Scandinavian touch to the Monster range with its new Monster Juiced Viking Berry variant.

Walker’s NonSuch offers safe toffee gifting

Stoke-on-trent toffee brand Walker's NonSuch has encouraged retailers to stock up on gifting options without seasonal packs to support sales the whole year.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Retail industry reacts to Scottish Budget

Industry bodies have had a lukewarm reaction to the Scottish Budget, with many organisations claiming ScotGov has not gone far enough to support the sector.