Keith Fernie

David Sands back in retail

CONVENIENCE retail entrepreneur David Sands is returning to the industry with a new store – trading under the Nisa Local fascia – in Glenrothes. Sands,...
Pack shot of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday 360g gifting bar with the words Happy Birthday across the packaging.

Cadbury offers Birthday wishes with new gifting bar

Cadbury Dairy Milk is set to help consumers to find the perfect gift for birthday celebrations this year with its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday bar.
Promotional bays for Soopa Hooch drinks inside a Bestway depot.

Hooch rolls out across wholesale depots to showcase Soopa Hooch range

High ABV RTD brand Soopa Hooch is out on the road as the brand has rolled out across depots in the UK showcasing its portfolio of drinks.

Reject No-Deal now

Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...

Funkin celebrates 25 years with new prize promo

Funkin Cocktails is offering shoppers the chance to win big from a massive pool of prizes worth up to £25,000, including a trip to Barcelona.
A person holds a pack of East Pizza Pepperoni Pizza.

Edinburgh sourdough pizza brand East Pizzas rolls into retail

Edinburgh sourdough pizza specialists, East Pizzas, has launched its first retail range, complete with ready-to-cook pizzas and customisable dough options.
Discounter Lidl has made forecasts across a variety of food and drink categories for this year.

Experts predict future consumer trends

Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.

Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured

High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.

Don’t delay, enter the Scottish Grocer Awards today

It’s almost time to get the wheels in motion again for the biggest party on the Scottish retail calendar.

Cookies and tea – the healthier way

Jnck Bakery and Britvic have each been shouting out about their healthier products that will still taste like real treats.

Safe and sound

Winner: Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner. Winner details Store size: 1200 sq ft Symbol: Day-Today Period at...

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.

Scotland’s top brands: 9 & 10

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 9 & 10.
Asda and Sainsbury's

Multiples make a bold merger move

New business aims to cut prices by ten percent

Vaping tax confirmed for 2026

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a tax on vaping devices will be introduced in the autumn of this year in the UK Government's Spring Budget 2024.