Scotland tops retail vacancies
Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK
Rowntree’s celebrates with new Jelly Tots Tangy launch
Classic confectionery brand Rowntree's Jelly Tots has kicked off a landmark year of celebrations for the brand with the launch of its Jelly Tots Tangy.
New York Bakery back on the small screen
New York Bakery's 'Bakes You There' campaign has returned to TV screens for 2026 following strong consumer engagement with the marketing last year.
Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience
Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.
Minimum wage going up again
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring.
The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box
Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.
Calls to delay DRS rejected
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver its deposit return scheme (DRS) on time despite calls from drinks and hospitality industry leaders for a pause.
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
A budget for the beer fan
Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains
LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Leading the way over 10 years
Scottish Grocer looks back at the journey Asim and his business has taken, and examines where they – and Scotland’s wholesale industry – are heading next
Scottish budget pushed to January
The Scottish Government has announced it has pushed back the date for the Scottish Budget announcement to January due to the lateness of the UK Autumn Statement.
Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data
While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
Single-use vape sales are in decline
Younger consumers across the UK have already began to swap over to refillable vape options ahead of the ban, according to research from the University College London.
Retail Game Changers: Air-serv
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Skips brings back a zing with returning Salt & Vinegar flavour
KP Snacks crisps brand Skips has brought back its zingy Salt & Vinegar variant after an absence from store shelves for a decade now.
Rogue tobacco maintains sales
Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble
CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
