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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...
Graham Watson, of Premier Watsons Grocers, won the Industry Achievement Award.

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...
A range of foods of Realfoods by Organico sit on a countertop with a grey background.

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.
Pack shot of Menabrea four pack of cans.

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.
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

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.
Bottles of The Scottish Bee Company Hot Honey stand on a wooden table including Kimchi Hot Honey Drizzle and Scotch Bonnet Hot Honey Drizzle with a small ceramic bowl with a honey dipper stick in it.

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.
Bottle of The Famous Grouse whisky and The Naked Malt are lined up on a stone wall with an ocean view behind them.

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.
A pack of M&M's Minis Cookies sit on top of a yellow background with the cookies around the pack.

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 with new launch

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch
Promotional image for the updated look across Rustlers foods including the Southern Fried Chicken Sub, The Iconic Quarter Pounder, All Day Breakfast Sausage Muffin and BBQ Rib with text at the top that reads 'Exciting Changes Are Coming to your Shelves'.

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.
Pack shots of Chipsticks PMP and Frazzles PMP.

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's Making a Difference Locally logo inside a store.

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.
Cans of WKD are lined up against a blue background including Cherry Ice, Iron Brew, Blue, Purple Grape and Orange & Passionfruit.

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.
A selection of spirits including Baileys, Haig Club, Gordons gin and Tanquery gin

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.
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