40 years of United Wholesale Grocers

Founded by Mohammad Ramzan in 1977, United Wholesale Grocers Ltd began from a grocery store in Maryhill. Over the past four decades, the organisation...
Promotional image of the partnership between Del Monte and Toy Story 5.

Del Monte announces partnership with Toy Story 5

Fresh fruit brand Del Monte has announced a new partnership with animation powerhouse Disney Pixar in time for the new movie Toy Story 5.

SWA plots path to net zero

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out set out a pathway to net zero emissions for the sector's vehicle fleet, through the publication...
Exterior shot of Greens of Kirkcaldy.

Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes

Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Stockleys Heritage Jars stand in a line against a tourist-themed background.

Stockleys broadens gifting options with Heritage Jars

Traditional confectionery manufacturer Stockley's has unveiled its new Heritage Jars range in a bid to tap into the gifting opportunity.
This year's Checkout Scotland will see Example, B*witched and The Supernaturals take to the stage.

Scottish efforts to boost GroceryAid

Scottish supporters of GroceryAid are stepping up their efforts to raise money for the charity with three big activities – starting with the Checkout Scotland event.
Packets of Popcorn Kitchen Gingerbread Popcorn lie against a red background with pieces of the popcorn dotted around them.

Popcorn Kitchen embraces a seasonal touch with Gingerbread Popcorn

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delved into the Christmas cupboard for its latest flavour innovation of Gingerbread Popcorn.
Co-op has extended its partnership with Starship Technologies

Co-op and Amazon land

AMAZON grocery and the Co-op have joined forces for a grocery pilot scheme in Glasgow.

Crime surge revealed

The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
Chupa Chups believes its new one-metre Sour Belt will help drive impulse sales in the important singles fixture.

Chupa Chups rolls out one-metre Sour Belt

Popular confectionery brand Chupa Chups reckons it's putting in the hard yards for convenience retailers with the launch of its one-metre Sour Belt, which it believes will drive impulse sales.

Considering your auto enrolment options

Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Jelly Beans lies against a red background with a bowl of chocolate covered popcorn and jelly beans to the right of it, with some of the popcorn and sweets spilling out and onto the red background.

Popcorn Kitchen brings a multi-texture snacks treat

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delivered a new multi-textured snacking experience with its new pop-at-home Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit.

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.

Asda begins forecourt rollout

Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.
Pack shots of Walkers Heinz Tomato Ketchup crisps and Walkers Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce.

Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return

Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.