Happy holidays from the Scottish Grocer

The Scottish Grocer team would like to wish you and your colleagues a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays for 2024.

Going on the retail road

New president plans a Scottish sweep to meet retailer members in local stores REPRESENTATIVE organisation the Scottish Grocers Federation now defends the interests of and...

A boon to smugglers?

3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’ CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
A selection of Walker's Shortbread products included in the Walker's Perfect Serve Hamper.

Walker’s serves up new tennis themed hamper for Wimbledon

Heritage shortbread brand Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new Perfect Serve Tennis Hamper to tie in with the Wimbledon tennis season.
Trusted sweet shop stalwart Flyers is marking its 80th birthday with a £9.99 75g Gift Pack featuring its distinct 'The Magic's In The Middle' liquorice offerings.

Flyers launches liquorice gift pack

Trusted sweet shop stalwart Flyers is marking its 80th birthday with a £9.99 75g Gift Pack featuring its distinct 'The Magic's In The Middle' liquorice offerings.
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

Finish line in sight for retail crime bill

The campaign to offer retailers more protection from abuse and assault under the law has come tantalisingly close to victory
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Ice Cream 330ml cans and 500ml bottles.

Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns to store shelves

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its limited edition Ice Cream flavour as a permanent new addition to its core Zero range.
Kathryn Neil, programme director of the Healthy Living Programme, stands next to a child outside Spar Mastrick. Neil holds a bottle of water in each hand and the child holds a banana up to his mouth to look like a smile.

Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme

Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.
Quorn has relaunched its range emphasising that it has no artificial ingredients.

Quorn relaunches with a new look to change perceptions about meat-free products

New branding extols ‘high protein with no artificial ingredients’ as the meat-free brand capitalises on consumers moving to a healthier diet.
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs Stickbars including Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Macadamia Nut Brittle, Peach & Raspberry and Mango & Passionfruit variant.

Häagen-Dazs brings indulgence on the go with new Stickbars

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is set to bring indulgence on-the-go with its new range of Stickbars, featuring fan favourite flavours.

Proving c-stores really can deliver

Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology. A Kelty retailer has launched a new...

Golden Casket spreads sweetness to scammed families

Greenock confectionery firm Golden Casket is offering scammed families a bundle of sweets after a Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience went wonky.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Advent Calendars.

Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.

Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks

Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.

ScotGov committed to promotion restrictions

THE Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to restrict food promotions in its programme for 2019/20. While the commitment does not mean new restrictions are...
Pack shots of Twirl Golden Dipped bars.

Twirl unveils limited edition Golden Dipped

Cadbury has expanded on the Twirl range with the addition of its new limited-edition Golden Dipped featuring a caramelised white chocolate cover.