Britain’s top sweets revealed
Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
Orkney shop drives charity work after Easter egg mishap
After a simple mistake saw an Orkney retailer with an over-abundance of Easter eggs, Daniel Daffyd has seen global acclaim with his charity drive for the RNLI.
Allwyn announced as partner for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Operator for The National Lottery, Allwyn UK, has been announced as the latest partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
Bebeto rolls out Heart shaped sweets for Valentine’s
Turkish confectioner Kervan Gida has launched a heartfelt innovation for its Bebeto confectionery range with the brand's first Valentine's sweets.
Fuelling a drugs crisis
Delegates hear how dodgy tobacco is bankrolling record cocaine market
SCOTLAND is the largest consumer of cocaine in the world per head of population, Inspector...
Surprises in store?
Market share taken by discounters like Aldi and Lidl has exploded in recent years. Both companies have major expansion plans and Lidl has recently...
Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes
As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.
It’s the XQS factor for STG
Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
Food sales see best month
October growth highest of the year to date SRC-KPMG reports
FOOD sales in Scotland were up in October, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium -...
Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Love Drinks rolls out new Roley’s Super Natural Lager to its range
Off-trade distributor Love Drinks has added the new British brand Roley's to its portfolio with the launch of the brand's Super Natural Lager, a beer with some unique benefits.
Darkness arrives
SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April.
Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...
