The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
Pack shots of Popworks snacks including Sweet & Salty and Sweet BBQ with an on-pack promotion for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film

Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Vault City rolls out Last Christmas Wham sour

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewery Vault City has rolled out a festive brew inspired by a duo of 80s favourites with its Last Christmas sour beer.

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...
Sophie Williams, retailer at Premier Broadway Convenience Store, stands in front of a billboard as part of the 'The Bosses' campaign. The billboard includes an image of Sophie and her parents inside their store.

Coca-Cola donates £120k to communities chosen by ‘The Bosses’

CCEP has built further on its 'The Bosses' convenience channel campaign by donating £120k to charities chosen by the six 'Bosses' included in the marketing.
Derek Paton, manager at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Crowwood, stands in the middle of the store's forecourt.

RaceTrack slams police for drive-offs reporting confusion

Retailers have slammed Police Scotland on their approach to handling drive-off reports after a recent experience from a manager at RaceTrack Pitstop.

Mandatory face coverings from 10 July

FACE coverings will be mandatory in Scottish shops this month, the First Minister has announced. Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the new rule will come...

Sporting new ad from Thatchers

Thatchers Cider is back on the TV with two new sporting ads as the cider maker has once again team up with the multi-award winning film maker Aardman Studios.

Waiting game on grocery prices

Food inflation is steadily ticking down but the grocery price storm isn't over yet warns industry leaders and grocery specialists.
Promotional image of the collaboration between Fairy Non Bio and Paddington in Peru, featuring new limited edition packs with the Paddington character and Fairy Baby character with text that reads #LoadsOfKindness.

Fairy cleans up with Paddington

British household cleaning brand Fairy Non Bio has teamed up with the nation's favourite bear Paddington to help spread kindness in a new social media campaign.
Quorn has relaunched its range emphasising that it has no artificial ingredients.

Quorn relaunches with a new look to change perceptions about meat-free products

New branding extols ‘high protein with no artificial ingredients’ as the meat-free brand capitalises on consumers moving to a healthier diet.
A person holds an Aero Peppermint Sharing Bar against a green background with a green bow on top of the bar.

Aero unwraps the gifting opportunity in new bar

Nestlé Confectionery has added in a breath of minty fresh air to the chocolate gifting opportunity with the launch of Aero Peppermint Gifting Bars.
Promtional image for Nestlé Cereals new campaign for Cheerios supporting the British Paralympic Association.

Nestlé Cheerios strengthens support of Paralympic Games

Nestlé Cereals is set to bring the cheer with its new campaign in support of the British Paralympic Assocation ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

90 years in the bag

Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make

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.
Colin Smith

SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed

The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough