Holyrood set to extend ID
THE Scottish Government has named the additional forms of ID that will be acceptable in shops and pubs after 1 October.
Until now the only...
Simon Howie rolls out High Protein Steak Lorne
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new High Protein Steak Lorne pack to match the demand for protein from modern consumers.
Graham’s bags Great Taste Awards
Graham's The Family Dairy has marked plenty of success for its range of dairy products after picking up a raft of Great Taste Awards gongs.
Retail crime bill is one step closer
MSP seeks retailers’ views on proposal
Fife Creamery invests in community
Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.
Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps
Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears
NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
Ad ban on junk food set for 2025
The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads.Â
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
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,...
Tropicana taps into functional drinks with Hydrate+
Fruit juice brand Tropicana has launched a new range of functional drinks with its new Tropicana Hydrate+ selection of juices.
McCain hits a Cheese & Onion Vibe with new launch
Potato products firm McCain hits a new vibe with the launch of its new Cheese & Onion flavour of its Vibes frozen snack pack format.
Smith takes top SWA job
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive director Kate Salmon set to...
Harrison Ford takes star role in Glenmorangie campaign
Hollywood action movie star Harrison Ford has journeyed into the Highlands as part of a new global campaign for Glenmorangie whisky.
Frazzles and Chipsticks flip over a new look
PepsiCo has unveiled a new look across two of its Smiths budget snacks range – Chipsticks and Frazzles – with a bigger pack size for Frazzles.
Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles
Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
