Packs of KitKat sharing bars sit on a wooden tray including KitKat Hazelnut, KitKat Double Chocolate and KitKat Salted Caramel.

KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break

Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.
Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather

Spar Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign focusing on Scottish humour about weather

Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather A multi-faceted marketing campaign will run using POS, digital, radio, social and PR to promote...
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF wages war over pay

The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.

Brothers Cider looks to the bright side

Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
Pack shots of Juicy Drops Mallows Raspberry and Juicy Drop Mallows Cola.

Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category

Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.

Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky

The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
Scottish Grocer Health Promoting Retailer of the Year award

Scotland’s champions for 2013 revealed

The winners of the Scottish Grocer Awards – the Scottish food and drink retail industry’s own version of the ‘Oscars’ – were announced at...

Push for a ban on promotions

ScotGov ramps up the obesity rhetoric

Shop theft record broken

The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.
Sir Boyd Tunnock receiving his award from the Salvation Army

Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock

Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...
George Egg, also known as the Snack Hacker, adds hot sauce to his cheese toastie.

Pilgrims Choice invites George Egg to Bite Into Bold

Cheddar brand Pilgrims Choice has partnered up with award-winning comedian George Egg as part of its Bite Into Bold marketing campaign.
A pack of M&M's Minis Cookies sit on top of a yellow background with the cookies around the pack.

Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.

Getting a head start

Retailers Dennis and Linda Williams explain what they have been doing to prepare for the arrival of Aldi Broadway Convenience Store Premier retailers Dennis and Linda...

A night of wholesale success

The Scottish Wholesale Association has once again recognised the very best in the sector at its 21st Achievers Awards ceremony.

Taylors Snacks celebrates first year

Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.