The Scottish Grocers' Federation has published a succinct guide to help retailers with the new HFSS regulations that come into force on 1 October this year.

HFSS regulations riddle for retailers

Convenience channel leaders are warning the new Scottish HFSS restrictions that come into force from today (1 October) add further complexity and potential confusion for retailers.
Pack shots of 7 Days Oreo Croissant.

7 Days Croissant bakes up new Oreo flavour

Croissant brand 7 Days has unveiled its first collaboration since it was acquired by Mondelēz International with the new Oreo Croissant.
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Cherry Crush 330ml cans.

Dr Pepper brings the ‘Lurve’ for Valentine’s Day

Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled a new Valentine's campaign for its Dr Pepper Cherry Crush variant complete with romance advice from 'Dr Lurve'.

Supermarkets go into the dark

Trade bodies launch guide and app as small stores enter final two years of tobacco display SCOTLAND’S retail industry has begun its journey into the...
One O One Gleddoch

One O One backs Healthy Living programme

Glasgow-based licensed retailer One O One has been doing its bit to help customers make healthier dietary choices.
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.
A group of children from Dunfermline High School stand outside Green's On The Go Hospital Hill holding signs and a cheque for £1,000.

Green’s On The Go marks opening with £2k donation

The newly launched Green's On The Go Hospital Hill store has marked its opening with two £1,000 donations to local groups.
Pack shots of Dove Skincare and Bridgerton partnership including a 400ml Body Wash, 225ml Body Scrub and Antiperspirant Spray in Raspberry Rendevouz and Love & Meadows scents.

Dove skincare teams up with Bridgerton on limited edition range

Skincare brand Dove has partnered with Netflix TV phenomenon Bridgerton to launch a new limited edition range complete with two brand new scents.

Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’

Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Envipco president Bob Lincoln (right) and Edinburgh South West MP Joanna Cherry watch school kids at the launch of the RVM trial

Date set for DRS

DEPOSIT return is set to go live on 1 April 2021. New regulations published by the Scottish Government outline how DRS will work in Scotland. While...
Promotional image of Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign with a Santa character outside a Spar store being lifted by a red ballon with the text 'Big Deals of Christmas' on the balloon.

Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar

Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
A woman wearing Reindeer antlers holds a pack of Puffin Poo and Reindeer Poo chocolates standing inside a Scotmid store.

Scotmid scoops up Reindeer Poo treats from Shetland

Shetland delicacies Puffin Poo and its seasonal sister Reindeer Poo have landed in Scotmid stores across the country, driving up further local choice.
A woman uses Wilkinson Sword Intuition Eyebrow Shaper whilst pursing her lips in a comical manner in a bathroom.

Wilkinson Sword Intuition campaign focuses on women’s shaving products

Women's shaving brand Wilkinson Sword Intuition has kicked off a new marketing campaign highlighting its range of personal care products.

Celebrating 60 years of Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in East Kilbride has marked 60 years of production, standing strong as a stalwart part of Scotland's industrial history.
The left image has a bottle of Luxardo Aperitivo stands next to The Pink Aperitivo serve with oranges, herbs and nuts around the glass. The image on the right has a bottle of Luxardo Limoncello with a Luxardo Limoncello Spritz serve next to it on with a blue and white tea towel next to the glass on the table.

Spritz of refreshment from Luxardo

Italian drinks brand Luxardo is set to help consumers enjoy some simple cocktail serves this summer with two drinks for its Limoncello and Aperitivo spirits.
Promotional image for Club Peroni Nastro Azzuro featuring bottles of the beer as well as a Peroni branded glass filled with the beer next to the bottles. There is a mobile phone with the Club Peroni homescreen on it amongst a blue design. There is a QR code as part of the promotional image to invite customers to join the Club.

Peroni launches loyalty programme Club Peroni to support off-trade

Italian lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has launched an innovative loyalty rewards programme for its off-trade customers with Club Peroni.