Jobs claim questioned

C-store group says big store expansions likely to hit retail employment ALDI’S pledge to create 35,000 new jobs in the next seven years through UK...
Pack shots of Tennent's Tops cans.

Tennent’s Tops brings the lager top to retail

Tennent's has delivered its own take on the pub classic of the lager top to the off-trade sector with the roll out of its limited edition Tennent's Tops brew.
Promotional posters for Cheez-It competition which is offering retailers a chance to win £10,000. The poster features pack shots of the Cheez-It range consisting of Double Cheese and Cheese & Chilli.

Chance to win £10k in new Cheez-It competition

Retailers can bag a massive cash prize from the snacks aisle AMERICAN snacks brand Cheez-It is offering retailers the chance to win a whopping £10,000...
UKVIA director general John Dunne is calling on the public to back its Fair Deal for Vaping plan and Enough is Enough campaign.

Fears voiced over new vaping tax

Industry leaders fear the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) could unintentionally drive the illicit trade and push consumers back to smoking.
Pack shots of Apple & Raspberry Flyers.

Flyers unveils non-liquorice sticks with sour flavours

Confectionery brand Flyers has launched a new non-liquorice sweet with the introduction of its new Apple & Raspberry Flyers.
A bottle of Cîroc Strawberry Lemonade stands next to a wine glass with a cocktail inside it made using the vodka with slices of strawberry in the drink as well. These both sit on a stone wall with greenery behind them.

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.
Pack shots of McVitie's Penguin biscuits with the on-pack promotion for Penguin Books.

McVitie’s Penguin partners with Penguin Books on new promo

Biscuits brand McVitie's Penguin has partnered up with Penguin Books on a unique promotion offering consumers the chance to win a limited edition joke book.
Pack shots of Cathedral City Our Mature Cheddar, Davidstow Cornwall Crackler Cheddar and Country Life Salted Butter.

Saputo Dairy products awarded a Royal Warrant

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II.
Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
The Scottish Grocer Awards are a highlight of the retail calendar.

Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2025

Entries are now open for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 and you can find out all about the different categories and how to enter here.

Justice for Scottish postmasters

ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF chief praises his team

Chief executive Pete Cheema has marked 10 years of leading the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) by praising the team around him for transforming the organisation.
Images of The Traitors sweets range with the logo at the top of the image.

The Traitors confectionery range unveiled

Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its new range inspired by BBC's hit TV show The Traitors, blending sweets with gameplay.
Pack shots of Kettle Chips Beef Bourguignon & Winter Herbs crisps.

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.
Outgoing president Tom Slaven hands over the chain of office to new president Jon Mack.

New president for Scottish Wholesale Association

The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Jon Mack, has paid tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven for his leadership over the past two years and laid out his aspirations for the trade body.
Stills being installed at Eden Mill Distillery with a large window in the background overlooking a waterfront landscape.

Eden Mill takes next step with new stills installed at distillery

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has taken the next step towards its first new make spirit with the installation of its new stills at the St Andrews distillery.