Anna Lodge, Saltire Scholar, sits with a laptop in Scotmid HQ.

Scotmid marks International Intern Day

Scotmid Co-op has marked International Intern Day by telling the story of its intern Anna Lodge who has joined the society as part of a 10-week programme.
A bottle of Simple Repair+ Cream Cleanser leans on packs of Simple Repair+ Rich Cream and Simple Repair+ Serum against a white background with green design elements.

Simple drives premium skincare solution in new range

Face care brand Simple is set to drive shopper engagement with the brand with its new premium Repair+ advanced skincare portfolio.
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It’s almost track and trace time

Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations
Twirl White Dipped pack shots.

Cadbury launches Twirl White Dipped

Cadbury chocolate has unveiled a new limited-edition bar for its Twirl range with the introduction of the new Twirl White Dipped.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.

Overprovision for cigarettes

ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals
Jisp's new wholesale loyalty solution works just like the Scan & Save app.

Jisp unveils wholesale rewards platform

Jisp, the award-winning technology solutions company behind the successful Scan & Save shopper app, has launched what it says is an industry-first wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for retailers.
Advert for the Dolmio Active range including pack shots of Dolmio Active Jalapeno & Chicken Fusilli, Sundried Tomato & Chicken Rigatoni and Zesty Chicken Fusilli. These three are set against a red and green background with images of pasta pieces around them.

Dolmio builds the appetite for protein with new Active range

Pasta meals brand Dolmio has launched a new high in protein range with Dolmio Active in a bid to respond to demand for more convenient options for active lifestyles.

Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2024

Count down the top 50 Scottish food and drink brands with Kantar for 2024

Coronavirus rates relief welcomed

NEXT month’s business rates hike has been put on hold thanks to a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of the coronavirus...

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Cans of Funkin Spritz are laid out across a table with sliced oranges above them and a bowl of crisps to the bottom right and olive to the top left.

Funkin freshens up RTDs with new Spritz range

Canned cocktails brand Funkin Cocktails is set to freshen up drinks serves for the summer with the launch of its new Funkin Spritz range of drinks.

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...
Industry leaders have voiced concerns over plans for a deposit return scheme.

Last calls for producers

Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.
A plate with McGhee's Scottie dog biscuits on it sits on a gingham blanket with coffee cups with McGhee's logo on them and a chopping board with cut up strawberries on them.

McGhee’s partners with Maggie’s with new Scottie biscuits

Glasgow bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has rolled out new Scottie dog-shaped biscuits to help support cancer care charity Maggie's.