Bars of Divine Chocolate with the 2026 redesign are stacked against boxes to showcase the new looks. There are pieces of chocolate next to the bars and the background is an orange colour with a blue foreground.

Divine Chocolate unveils refreshed new look

Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine Chocolate has unveiled a brand new design for the range, with a focus on the people and locations that go into making the bars.

Virtue wins for Asda stores

Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.
Pack shots of McCoy's Flame Grilled Steak and Hot 'N' Spicy variants with a promotional callout across the packs.

KP Snacks launches new McCoy’s promotion

Snacks firm KP Snacks has announced a new promotion across its McCoy's brand, complete with prizes for retailers and consumers alike to win.

Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
The Mrs Tilly's core range has a new look with the same quality Scottish confectionery inside the packaging.

Market News | Mrs Tilly’s, Burts, Cathedral City, Biona

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Packets of Swizzels Squashies Naughty & Nice sit against a red and green backdrop with the sweets scattered across the table.

Swizzels rolls out Christmas Squashies

Swizzels has launched its first-ever Christmas-themed pack for its Squashies brand with the new Naughty & Nice sweets to drive up sales this festive season.
A range of chillers in a convenience store with a range of chilled foods inside with DoubleCool branded doors attached to the coolers.

Win DoubleCool doors for your store’s chillers

One lucky retailer is in with the chance to win up to 16 doors to get fitted on to their open chiller section with the new giveaway from DoubleCool.

A rates hike that’s too hot to handle

Rateable value hike is a real blow for Polmont retailer who saw his bill soar after installing an air conditioning unit in his store POLMONT...

SGF talks tax at No 10

Minister says give us your online competition ideas ONLINE grocery shopping and its effect on convenience retailing headed the agenda when the Scottish Grocers Federation...
A group of people attending the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
Lavazza canned coffee range including pack shots of its Capuccino, Caffe Latte, Espresso and Milk and Capuccino with Protein.

Lavazza gets on the go in new cans

Italian coffee brand Lavazza has branched out into the canned coffee format with the launch of a new core range and limited edition protein variant.
CCEP has highlighted its important Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper zero-sugar variants.

CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.

Low pay body says raise wage

Commission recommends 3% NMW increase to £6.50 THE Low Pay Commission, the body which advises the Westminster government on the rate of the National Minimum...

McCain shouts out sustainability

McCain has rolled out limited-edition packs of its Naked Oven Chips to Tesco stores that shout out about the sustainable nature of the potatoes used.
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.

The Famous Grouse flies with Sherry Cask

Scotch blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse has strengthened its core range with the launch of its new Sherry Cask Finish whisky.