Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
The front of a Lidl store with the discounter's logo on a sign above the glass door entrance.

Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion

Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
Pack shots of Estrella Damm 440ml cans with the 150th anniversary design across them.

Estrella Damm marks 150 years with limited edition packs

Spanish beer brand Estrella Damm is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the roll out of its new limited edition pack designs that pay homage to Barcelona's history.

Arctic Coffee brings a cold blast of innovation

Arctic Coffee has brought a double cool blast to the chillers with the launch of two new coffee variants made popular in coffee shops to retail.
Promotional image of Butterkist Wicked promotion featuring packs of Butterkist popcorn with the film on them against a green background with the Wicked logo in the top right corner.

Butterkist defies gravity with new Wicked promo

KP Snacks popcorn brand Butterkist has teamed up with Universal Pictures for celebrate the launch of the new film Wicked with a new on-pack promotion.

Living the local dream

Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs ice cream tubs in Chocolate Brownie, Matcha Green Tea and Tiramisu flavours.

Häagen-Dazs shakes up freezers with three new ice creams

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has unveiled a trio of limited edition variants set to hit freezers across the UK in time for the warmer summer months.
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
Discounter Lidl has made forecasts across a variety of food and drink categories for this year.

Experts predict future consumer trends

Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
A person carries a blue Co-op Tote bag in a Co-op store with a photograph credit in the bottom right corner.

Co-op admits breach of Competitions Authority

The Co-operative Limited has admitted over 100 breaches of anti-competitive land agreements, according to the Competitions and Markets Authority.

Asda builds Foundation of support

Asda Foundation has opened up invitations to its second round of grants following highland dance group Dannsairean Màiri's own success story with a grant.

DRS consultation now open

The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Packs of Malcolm Allan Steak Lorne and Steak Pie and Macsween Haggis and Vegetarian Haggis sit on a table.

Macsween helps to feed the homeless a Burns Supper

Butchery brand Macsween of Edinburgh teamed up with Social Bite to help deliver a traditional Burn's Supper to Edinburgh's homeless population.
Pack shots of a Moana Celebration Cake, Mary Berry Toffee Coffee Cake, Gordon's Gin Sicilian Lemon Layer Cake as well as a lifestyle image of Thorton's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites.

Finsbury bakes for celebrations

Finsbury Good Group has consumers sorted for any party this year as the firm is set to roll out a new assortment of celebration cakes.

Speyburn unveils new look and new whiskies

Speyside whisky brand Speyburn has unveiled its new packaging design across three of its whiskies, two of which are new launches for the brand.