Retailers buy into PGMA plus points
A couple of Highland retailers have highlighted the benefits of working with Scottish convenience buying group PGMA.
McGhee’s mixes Gen Z duo into senior roles
Scottish bakery firm McGhee's has cemented its investment into the next generation with two promotions of its under 30s staff into leadership positions.
STG shakes up its XQS range
Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category.
Inflation remains stagnant as transport costs soar
Inflation remained stagnant between months in May as transport costs soared upwards, though was offset by falls in other categories.
The Co-op buys Nisa
Nisa retailers accept offer for buying group
NISA retailers have accepted The Co-op’s £143m offer to purchase the buying group.
After a summer of speculation over...
LU biscuits unveils new packaging across range
French biscuit brand LU has unveiled its new design and visual identity across its portfolio of variants to highlight a more premium offer.
A diamond day for Londis
Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Saltire Rare Malt marks first year of business with new whisky bottling
Independent whisky bottling firm Saltire Rare Malt has marked its first year in business with the launch of a new single malt whisky bottling.
GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing
The volunteers of the GroceryAid Scotland committee are all systems go for a busy second half of the year – starting out with the Checkout Scotland flagship musical event.
JW Filshill ranks number one in UK wholesale survey for 15th year
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been ranked the Best in Class among UK wholesaler for the 15th year in a row in an independent survey.
“Historic” c-store group established
HOLYROOD has given its backing to a proposal from the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and MSP Gordon MacDonald to establish the first-ever Scottish Parliament Cross...
Industry reacts to DRS
Soft drinks firms told us their views on the Scottish Government’s DRS scheme .
Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery
Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
McVitie’s moves into savoury snacks with Penguin Bites
Global snacking firm pladis has moved the iconic McVitie's Penguin biscuit into the savoury snacks category for the first time with new Penguin Bites.
TRIP expands into the gummies market
Functional health benefits brand TRIP has expanded into the gummies market for the first time with the launch of its TRIP Magnesium Gummies.
