Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour

Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2017 Winners and Highly Commended finalists

Local retailers from across Scotland were honoured last night at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2017. The event, the biggest awards programme of its type in...
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Retail industry reacts to Scottish Budget

Industry bodies have had a lukewarm reaction to the Scottish Budget, with many organisations claiming ScotGov has not gone far enough to support the sector.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.

Is another delay in store for DRS?

Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.

Celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo fronts Mutti campaign

Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.
A bottle of GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir Turbo 2024 Edition rests against a wooden floor.

GlenAllachie grows Meikle Tòir series with The Turbo

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company has strengthened its Meilke Tòir series of whiskies with the launch of the limited edition The Turbo 2024.
Packs of Clearspring Oat Biscuits sit against a grey background including Miso Maple, Matcha and Sweet Date with the biscuits sitting outside the packet with bites taken out of them.

Clearspring launches international trio of oat biscuits

Organic foods brand Clearspring has launched its first range of on-the-go snacks with a trio of Organic Oat Biscuits, which have been made in the Highlands.
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.
Pack shots of Shaken Udder Raspberry Ripple and Shaken Udder Scoff-the-Lot milkshakes.

Shaken Udder mixes up milkshakes with new flavours

Expanding the snack occasion in a sweet way CHILLED milkshake brand Shaken Udder has unveiled two new flavours to its range with Raspberry Ripple and...

Elements of Islay brings the heat

Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.
Pots of Graham's The Family Dairy's Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers have been stacked up in a pyramid formation against a grey background.

Graham’s introduces new Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers

Graham's The Family Dairy has strengthened its popular cottage cheese range with the new Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers offer.
Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Robert Sider: Clydebank Co-op/Keystore outlet striking a chord.

Indie co-op to tie in with symbol group

Clydebank society joins with Keystore in reclaimed store INDEPENDENT co-operative society Clydebank Co-op is to move outside the wholesaling arrangements of the Co-operative Group and...
One O One Gleddoch

One O One backs Healthy Living programme

Glasgow-based licensed retailer One O One has been doing its bit to help customers make healthier dietary choices.