A Squashies Strawberries & Cream Celebration Cake with a slice taken out of the cake against a pink background.

Swizzels’ first Squashies Celebration Cake heads to Tesco stores

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has teamed up with British confectioner Swizzels to launch the first ever Squashies Celebration Cake.
A pack shot of the Wicked Celebration Cake with slices of the cake cut out on either side of the box.

Finsbury launches Wicked Celebration Cake in time for new movie

Licenced cake products firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its new dual-flavour cake inspired by the movie musical phenomenon, Wicked.
Pack shot of Go Local Granulated Sugar £1.09 price-mark pack is next to a sign with Parfetts Go Local Own Brand with a blue background.

Parfetts expands own label Go Local range

UK wholesaler Parfetts has expanded further on its Go Local Own Brand range with the addition of a new price-marked pack of Granulated Sugar.
British comedian Judi Love sits at a white table wearing a bright green top with bowl of Pink Lady apples to her right.

Pink Lady teams up with Judi Love to empower the lunch hour

Natural foods brand Pink Lady has teamed up with Loose Women star Judi Love in a new campaign to drive up sales with office workers and commuters.
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.

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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Gala’s little wonder

Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
A man stands leaning on a pitchfork in the middle of a green field for the Albert Barlett Royal Jersey Potatoes campaign.

A Royal focus in new Albert Bartlett potato campaign

Potato products producer Albert Bartlett has kicked off a new £3million ad campaign to celebrate the start of the Jersey Royal Potato season.
Packs of Barratt Sweet Shop sweets including Fruit Salad, Wham and Flump with colour designs behind them that match the colours of the brands.

Barratt unveils rebrand across its Sweet Shop range

Confectionery brand Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled a rebrand across the Wham, Fruit Salad and Flumps brand, complete with new launches.
A Tom Cruise lookalike takes a selfie with people in a London park whilst holding a packet of Quorn Cocktail Sausages.

Quorn calls in Tom Cruise lookalike to roll out campaign

Meat-free foods brand Quorn is set to kick off a new TV campaign this summer but has recruited in some extra help from a Tom Cruise lookalike.
Co-op has extended its partnership with Starship Technologies

Co-op and Amazon land

AMAZON grocery and the Co-op have joined forces for a grocery pilot scheme in Glasgow.

Symbols are vying for your business

Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Pack shots of £1.25 PMP Space Raiders Saucy BBQ packs.

Space Raiders expands on PMP portfolio

KP Snacks is set to support retailers in capitalising on the demand for more barbecue flavours with the launch of Space Raiders Saucy BBQ in a £1.25 PMP format.
SRC director David Lonsdale has expressed concerns about the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget.

Part-time retail jobs under threat

New UK taxes and regulations will put 13,000 part-time shopworker jobs in Scotland at risk over the next three years, the Scottish Retail Consortium is warning.