Explore whisky in new Isle of Raasay Tasting Pack
Hebridean distillers Isle of Raasay is set to introduce consumers to a world of oak maturation exploration in whisky with its new Series Tasting Pack.
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Empty shops gap narrows
Research finds Scotland’s retail vacancy rate falling faster than GB trend – but there are huge differences between towns
THE number of empty shops in...
The Bru will get through
ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Discounters top brands charts
DEEP discounter, Aldi, has overtaken John Lewis, BBC iPlayer and Samsung as the UK’s favourite brand. Poll company YouGov’s mid-year list of the top...
Convenience retailers gear up for future
Hundreds of convenience store retailers heard about a raft of ways to help future-proof their businesses at the Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference.
50p MUP confirmed
ScotGov settles on original price proposal
THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
Demanding conference
THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Fox’s Cookies Assortment joins core range
Biscuits firm Fox's Burton's Companies has made its Fox's Chocolatey Cookies Assortment available all year round following success during Christmas 2025.
Walls rolls out a tasty way to start the day
Wall's Pastry is out to vary up the selection at breakfast time with the launch of its new All-Day Breakfast range, complete with all-new recipes.
Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity
Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.
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.
Puerto de Indias raises a glass for equality
Spanish gin distiller Puerto de Indias looks to highlight the gender pay gap in the UK for International Women's Day this year with a unique campaign.
International Women’s Day – A&J Alloa Road Spar
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood
Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event
FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD
Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.
