Fuel duty slashed and NI threshold to rise
FUEL duty will be cut by 5p from six o'clock tonight (23 March), with a £3,000 increase in the National Insurance threshold to follow,...
Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
Jacob’s introduces a Special range for Mini Cheddars
Snacks brand Jacob's has added to limited edition variants to its range of Mini Cheddars with the new Cheesy Specials range of crackers.
Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup
Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Public backing for glass in DRS
Four in five Scottish consumers say glass should be included in a deposit return scheme (DRS) – a new survey has revealed .
Vault City fights the January blues with Iron Brew series
Edinburgh sour beer brewery Vault City has unveiled a new range of brews inspired by Scotland's national soft drink, with four sours to chase away the January blues.
Diageo celebrates a Royal Five
Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
Brownings builds support for national team with new pie
Ayrshire-based family bakers Brownings The Bakers has kicked off its support for the Scotland national team ahead of the Euros with its new The Tartan Army Pie.
Mackie’s reports profits boost after wider UK distribution
Scottish ice cream producers Mackie's of Scotland has reported a boost in its annual turnover following wider distribution south of the border.
Staropramen relies on Orlando for some passion
Staropramen relies on Orlando for some passion
Peroni shakes up segment with new can format
Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.
Pepsi Max adds in a Tropical flavour
Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic has unveiled a new look for its Pepsi Max flavours range along with its latest launch, Pepsi Max Tropical flavour.
Impulse up tobacco down at Filshill
GROWTH of its KeyStore convenience store brand, tight cost controls across the business and a good performance by its international division saw independent Glasgow-based...
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.




































