Bars of Divine Chocolate with the 2026 redesign are stacked against boxes to showcase the new looks. There are pieces of chocolate next to the bars and the background is an orange colour with a blue foreground.

Divine Chocolate unveils refreshed new look

Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine Chocolate has unveiled a brand new design for the range, with a focus on the people and locations that go into making the bars.
The SGF mini-summit was followed by an election hustings with four politicians.

SGF mini-summit provides insights

Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
Angus Leckonby, Special Olympics GB Athlete, stands in front of the CCEP Meals that Matter promotional image which features him.

CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.

Generation tobacco ban to go ahead

The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.

New chiefs in role position

Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.

Uncharted territory

In its first Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers and representatives from the UK’s leading tobacco and tobacco accessories firms...
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.
The six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom.

Scotmid ‘jailbirds’ fundraise for Maggie’s

Six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom – and are appealing for help to reach the target through a justgiving page.
Harriet Gray

Business benefits of ethnic diversity

Why Anti-Racist Employment Strategy is a good move: by Harriet Gray, an Employment Associate and works in the People, Reward and Mobility team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.
Pack shots of Jacob's Cheeselets and Jacob's Crinklys Big consisting of Cheeselets Intensely Cheesy, Intensely Cheese & Onion, Crinklys Big Salt & Vinegar, Crinklys Big Prawn Cocktail and Crinklys Big Cheese & Onion.

Jacob’s grows snacking with Cheeselets and Crinklys Big

Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a tranche of NPD for the Jacob's snacks brand including the new Cheeselets sub-brand and Crinklys Big.
Pack shots of Creamy Tobacco Blu pods.

Imperial Brands launches Creamy Tobacco Blu vape pods

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has expanded its Blu Bar vapes range to a total 16 flavours with the addition of its new Creamy Tobacco variant.
Picture of a convenience store's alcohol section.

Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data

While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
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.
The Walker's Shortbread travel retail display in an airport's duty free section.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils travel retail campaign for Christmas

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new marketing campaign for the travel retail sector for Christmas this year, with Andy Murray taking centre stage.

Mars Wrigley gets the festive feeling

Mars Wrigley has revealed its new line up for the festive season this year, with plenty of NPD for the Maltesers brand and some returning favourites.

Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation

Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.