Counting the cost of Brexit

Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...

Filshill acquires Iain Hill

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
The 2026 redesign for Luxardo Limoncello stands on a table next to a wine glass with a cocktail serve in it and lemons have been placed around the two with a lemon tree hanging above them.

Luxardo introduces new sustainable bottle for Limoncello

Italian liqueur brand Luxardo has unveiled a new bottle design for its Limoncello serve in a bid to deliver a more eco-friendly fluted design in time for summer.
Exterior shot of Spar Renfrew.

Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol

CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.
Martin Glenn

Grocers put Holyrood on the spot

SCOTLAND’S convenience sector representative group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation put Scottish Government policy on the spot at its conference held last month at Prestonfield...
Pack shots of Fox's Chocolatey Indulgent Creams Matcha.

Fox’s taps into matcha boom with new Matcha Cream biscuits

FBC has expanded on its Indulgent Creams range with the addition of the new Matcha variant, aiming to tap into the rising flavour trend for the ingredient.
A billboard at a train station with the Smint summer campaign 2025 on it. The tagline reads 'Reset and Refresh'.

Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.
Promotional image for new KA Karnival Twist drinks featuring a 500ml bottle format and 2 litre format.

Barr brings a Caribbean twist in new KA drinks

Barr Soft Drinks is helping to bring a Caribbean Twist to the offering this summer with the launch of its new limited edition KA Karnival Twist drinks.
Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat taking the starring role.

Nestlé Confectionery unwraps Christmas range

Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat leading the company's bid to help retailers boost their sales.
Man lighting a cigarette

Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year

More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
Tomintoul Distillery has helped the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team buy new equipment.

Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid

Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
Pack shot of new Aero Strawberry bar.

Market News | Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Aero, Delicious Desserts, Cod Almighty

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests

Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
A person is lifting out a pack of cigarettes from a drawer at the back of a shop.

Tobacco & Vapes Bill passes through Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has made its way through Parliament is now awaiting to receive Royal Assent meaning the generational tobacco ban will go ahead.