Cîroc introduces limited edition Strawberry Limonade vodka
Premium French vodka brand Cîroc Vodka is set to roll out a colourful new limited edition flavour to its range with Strawberry Limonade.
Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards
Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Make the most of vegan deals
Creating a display and highlighting value ranges are the two main tips from Swizzels for retailers who want to make the most of Veganuary.
Baking it to the top
SCOTTISH Grocer’s Employee of the Year 2015, Lorraine Doddicott, should be well-used to receiving compliments. “Friendly”, “helpful”, “polite” and “lovely” are words that show...
Giant launch for new Jammie Dodgers
Fox's Burton's Companies has gone big on the Jammie Dodgers brand with the launch of its new pack format with Jammie Dodgers Giant.
Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider boss Martin Thatcher has talked about the importance of continuing the long family tradition of creating quality ciders.
Illegal tobacco sales on the rise
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour
Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.
Market news | Desiderio, Kingsbarns, Jam Shed and Label 5
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Investment by c-stores rises
• Autumn sees bounce back after “budget shock”
• Indies and symbols ahead of multiples
INVESTMENT by c-store owners bounced back in autumn 2015 after a...
Call for action on rates relief
Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.
An app tailored to retail
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
FM seeks disposable vapes ban
Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range
Nisa franchise operator Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.
Simon Howie powers on renewables
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has installed a new sustainable energy system to cut carbon emissions and power its system through renewable energy.


























