Scotland tops retail vacancies
Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK
Equi’s scoops up Great Taste Awards for ice cream range
Hamilton-born ice cream brand Equi's Ice Cream has scooped up 11 stars across seven of its products at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
Panther M*lk eyes up European expansion
Glasgow-based cocktail brand Panther M*lk has announced new plans to expand its business overseas and enter into the European market in 2025.
Confectionery rules the big night in
With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.
SGF wages war over pay
The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.
Popcorn Kitchen unveils Christmas gifting range
Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has set out its gifting range for the Christmas season offering a tranche of sweet and savoury goods for the season.
Neurita Tequila is feeling the Love
Neurita Tequila has joined the Love Drinks portfolio of drinks with the distributor aiming to drive up popularity for margaritas at home through the brand.
Kettle Chips elevates the festivities with Christmas flavour
Premium snacks brand Kettle Chips has unveiled its new festive flavour with the new Beef Bourguignon & Winter Herbs variant.
Meet the maker – Barista Bar
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit
Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
Soft drinks levy charges to change
The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
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.
Graham’s goes Greek in new pouches
Graham's Family Dairy is out to drive the demand for natural snacks products with the launch of its new Graham's Greek Style yoghurt pouches.
Fanta appeals to gamers with new Dark Cherry flavour
Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled the next step in its 'Wanta Fanta' campaign with the new on-pack promotion with Xbox and the new Dark Cherry flavour.
International Women’s Day – Booker Group
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
