Long drinks in Olympics sales surge
HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen.
Beer and cider were the big winners, with...
A Lidl more planned
NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland.
More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...
Speyburn unveils new look and new whiskies
Speyside whisky brand Speyburn has unveiled its new packaging design across three of its whiskies, two of which are new launches for the brand.
Graham’s offers sweet indulgence with natural protein
Graham's has packed in the protein with its two new launches including a Protein Cottage Cheese and a new range of Protein Ice Cream variants.
Vault City toasts Tesco listing for Gingerbread Latte Stout
Stout addition to supermarket's shelves
SCOTTISH sour beer innovator Vault City has marked its first-ever supermarket listing for one of its stout products as its...
Relationship retailing
Awards profile
Post Office Retailer of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Post Office
Clydebank Post Office, Clyde Shopping Centre, Clydebank
Interview with Sham Marwaha, owner
Winner detail:
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Hovis partners with Magic Breakfast children’s charity
Bakery brand Hovis has partnered up with children's charity Magic Breakfast as part of its plans to donate 1.5million meals to kids across 2026.
Planting some pastry options
Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Pringles unveils new marketing platform focused on sharing
Pringles has launched its new 'Pass the Pringles' marketing platform with the aim of driving up sales from the sharing occasion with consumers.
Asda builds Foundation of support
Asda Foundation has opened up invitations to its second round of grants following highland dance group Dannsairean MÃ iri's own success story with a grant.
Scotmid partners with Alzheimer Scotland to launch ‘Babs The Brain’
Scotmid partners with Alzheimer Scotland to launch ‘Babs The Brain’ in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor
Kingsland brings wine from Ukraine
Drinks firm Kingsland Drinks has launched two new Ukrainian wine variants to UK supermarkets now with the new Boldgrad Select range.
FM open to retail voucher scheme for Scots
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme similar to the High Street Voucher Scheme introduced...
XQS unveils rebrand across entire nicotine pouch range
Nicotine products firm STG UK has introduced a complete rebrand across its XQS nicotine pouch range, delivering strong standout on shelf for the brand.
MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and Spar Scotland.
