Allwyn unveils its new Lottery point of sale kit

National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has begun the rollout of its new permanent point of sale kit for National Lottery retailer stores.
Pack shots of Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola Cherry cans.

Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola unveils new Cherry flavour

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has expanded on its range of alcoholic ready-to-drink options with its new Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Cherry.
Pete Cheema and John Swinney.

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.
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Erdinger launches new Helles Lager in UK

German beer brand Erdinger Weisbräu has rolled out its Brauhaus Helles lager variant to the UK, expanding the options for worldwide beer on shelves.
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SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   

Major retailers commit to halve food waste

SOME of the largest retailers and food producers in the UK have signed up to a new commitment to dramatically reduce food waste. Retailers including...
Pack shots of Vogo party pouches in Raspberry Blast, Tropical Deluxe, Strawberry Splash and Citrus Zing.

Bring a spirited party with new VOGO pouches

Scottish drinks firm Young Spirits has introduced a new concept for the Scottish convenience RTD category with its new VOGO party pouch range.
Industry leaders have voiced concerns over plans for a deposit return scheme.

Last calls for producers

Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.

Cadbury counts down to Christmas

Mondelez International has unveiled its range for the festive season this year with a selection of Cadbury goodies for consumers to sink their teeth into.

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...
Tesco has opened several stores in Glasgow’s west end but Say No to Tesco wants chain store numbers to be capped.

Every little doesn’t help

Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets A GROUP of residents in...
Pack shots of Extra Refreshers Raspberry Watermelon.

Extra unveils new Watermelon Raspberry Refreshers variant

Mars Wrigley has rolled out a new Watermelon Raspberry flavour for its Extra Refreshers brand, aiming to recruit more shoppers into the gum category in doing so.
Pack shots of Albert Bartlett Red Rooster and Butter Gold potatoes with the Supertato on-pack promotion featured across them.

Albert Bartlett unveils new Supertato on-pack promo

Scottish potato producer Albert Bartlett has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with the children's books character Supertato.
Packs of Radnor Hills Toy Story 5 collaboration in Apple and Orange flavours, these are set against a blue background on top of a wooden table.

Radnor Hills unveils new Toy Story 5 collaboration

Soft drinks firm Radnor Hill has partnered with The Walt Disney Company and Pixar with a new on-pack promotion with Toy Story 5.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Jack and Victor

Old pals come to the party

Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.