Aspall Cyder 2025 marketing campaign.

Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer

Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
Harris Aslam is congratulated by Republic Technologies UK sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson, magazine editor Giles Blair and event host Craig Hill at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 in Glasgow.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer caught up with Greens Retail managing director Harris Aslam after he won the prestigious Industry Achievement honour at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Members from Retailers Against Crime and Police Scotland stand around a TV screen to mark the Day of Action Glasgow May 2025.

Retailers Against Crime takes action in Glasgow city centre

Retailers Against Crime worked together with Police Scotland on its Day of Action initiative in Glasgow City Centre to deter shoplifters in the area.
Pack shots of Dove Refillable Anti-Perspirant range including Original, Violet & Tonka Bean and Peony & Pineapple.

Dove unveils first refillable deodorant

Skincare brand Dove has unveiled its first range of refillable anti-perspirant deodorants in a bid to encourage shoppers to use the format more.
Food inflation has eased for fresh food prices, especially for fruit, meat and fish, says the BRC.

Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’

Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.
PM Rishi Sunak.

PM’s warm reception

Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.
Dr. Oetker Suprema range of frozen pizzas with La Calabria, La Romana and La Magherita.

Dr. Oetker launches new Suprema frozen pizza range

Foods brand Dr. Oetker has expanded on its range of frozen pizzas with the introduction of its new Neapolitan-style brand Suprema.
Hollywood actor Harrison Ford stands against a Highlands landscape during sunset in highland attire holding a bottle of Glenmorangie in one hand and a glass with the whisky inside it in the other.

Harrison Ford takes star role in Glenmorangie campaign

Hollywood action movie star Harrison Ford has journeyed into the Highlands as part of a new global campaign for Glenmorangie whisky.
Bottle of cider and alcopop

MUP goes live

Industry rolls out new pricing regime
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Promo ban slammed

Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
Pack shots of Gnaw Chocolate Apple Studel and Cherry & Almond Tart variants with a snow scene in the background.

Gnaw Chocolate takes inspiration from classic puds in Christmas range

Premium chocolate bar brand Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two new variants inspired by classic desserts as part of its Christmas range.

Wattshot makes a Scottish first

Premium gin shot Wattshot has made its way to the Scottish market as the gin rolls out to venues across Edinburgh and is available for online purchase.
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
Flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its launch into supermarkets with a major rebrand.

Deli Kitchen undergoes major rebrand

Well-known flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its launch into supermarkets with a major refresh.
Pack shots of the new Strongbow Strawberry including a single 500ml bottle as well as a four pack of 440ml cans.

Strongbow strings up Strawberry

Strongbow strings up another piece of NPD with the launch of its new Strawberry Cider variant in time for summer, exclusive to Tesco Group stores.
Republic Technologies' eco-friendly OCB range is a strong category performer, says the firm.

Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies

Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.