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'.
Walker's Nonsuch has catered to rising demands from its customers with its NPD.

Walker’s Nonsuch classics remain unchanged

As prices continue to rise and shrinkflation takes hold, consumers will look to brands that stick with their classic offerings, reckons Walker's Nonsuch.

Campaign backs local businesses

A NEW national campaign has been launched urging shoppers to support local businesses. The Scotland Loves Local campaign kicks off today (20 July), encouraging consumers...
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Aldi store fight goes public

Edinburgh protesters match discount giant in planning dispute EDINBURGH Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams and their allies have struck back at plans to bring...
A tube of Primula Cheese Pigs in Blankets flavour stands next to a small bite serve using the cheese. This is against a red velvet background.

Primula brings back festive Pigs in Blankets flavour

Cheese spread brand Primula has brought back its festive Pigs in Blankets flavour in time for the Christmas season this year.
The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
Community photos featuring members of local areas a representatives from Spar UK are showing in green circles with the 'Nurture our Neighbourhoods' slogan in a bubble to the bottom right of the image.

Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025

Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.
Pete Cheema, chief executive of the SGF stands outside Scottish Parliament with an image of the SGF Guide to MUP 2024 next to him.

SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP

The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.

Getting a head start

Retailers Dennis and Linda Williams explain what they have been doing to prepare for the arrival of Aldi Broadway Convenience Store Premier retailers Dennis and Linda...
Advert for Fanta Beetlejuice Beetlejuice advert with a ghoulish hand holding a bottle of Fanta Zero with the Fanta logo and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice logo in front of the hand.

Fanta on tracks for new Beetlejuice ad

CCEP GB has kicked off the next step in its partnership between Fanta and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with a new multi-channel ad campaign.
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.

Millbrook Dairy offers pizza advice

Make the most out of the wide variety of pizza options in store with advice from Millbrook Dairy Company on how to appeal to select consumer preferences.

Cold Town Beer brews a new look

Cold Town Beer has unveiled a major brand refresh complete with a bold new look across the entire range as well as an increased can size.

Bargain Booze owner collapses

Conviviality, the firm behind Bargain Booze, Central Convenience and Matthew Clark, is entering administration
David's Kitchen owner David Sands

David Sands joins Spar Scotland

DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail. A...
a bottle of the famous grouse whisky with a whisky cocktail

Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.