The revitalised Nisa Local store on Yoker Mill Road in Glasgow.

Nisa on big drive to recruit stores

Nisa has announced ambitious plans to expand its network of stores – at the same time as a revitalised Glasgow outlet reopened to serve its local community.
A group of people are partying at Wembley Stadium in London holding cans of Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola.

CCEP rolls out first on-pack promo for Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola

CCEP has announced its first ever on-pack promotion for the Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD range, offering shoppers the chance to win Wembley Stadium tickets.
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Time to overcome c-store barriers

Scotland’s MSPs created grocery industry history when they debated the position of the country’s independent c-stores. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee took in the debate. SCOTTISH...
Graham Watson, of Premier Watsons Grocers, won the Industry Achievement Award.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023

Two leading lights of convenience retail were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Times may have been tough in recent years but retailers surveyed by confectionery wholesaler Hancocks seem to think things have been looking up more recently and they expect confectionery to do well in 2014.

Sweet taste of good times

Confectionery wholesaler finds retailers upbeat about 2013 and forecasting a good time ahead FOOD and drink sales figures reported by the Scottish Retail Consortium have...

Chupa Chups moves into jellies with new sweets

Global confectionery brand Chupa Chups has made a bold new step into the jellies market with the launch of its new Laces and Belts ranges.
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SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed

The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
Promotional image for Swan matches competition offering retailers the chance to win £1,000.

Republic Tech rolls up big prizes for retailers with Swan

Retailers are in with the chance to win a prize cash boost this summer with Republic Tech as the firm has rolled out a new prize promotion across Swan.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group's XQS brand was created in Sweden, the home of nicotine pouches.

STG launches XQS nicotine pouches

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.
Shelves of Pie Sports' Kebab Pies inside a store.

Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs

Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.

ScotGov plans for a promo ban

The Scottish Government has announced it plans to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drinks as part of a new diet and obesity strategy
Bottles of Nescafé Espresso Concentrated bottles are lined up against a blue background with a water design on the floor including Iced Vanilla, Iced Caramel and Iced Classic variants with a glass filled with milk and a shot of the concentrated coffee and ice.

Nescafé has unveiled a trio of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks

Instant coffee brand Nescafé has unveiled its latest innovation for the iced coffee space with its new range of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks.
Representatives from Spar Scotland stand with the winner of the £10k grand prize of Spin into Spring outside Spar Whitletts.

Spar unveils Spin into Spring grand prize winner

Spar Scotland has announced the winner of its £10,000 grand prize as part of its seasonal Spin into Spring gamification promotion.
Co-op is spending £1.5million on Toyota electric vans to bolster its home delivery service in more rural communities.

Co-op expands home delivery EV fleet

Co-op is expanding its electric home delivery fleet with Toyota – investing £1.5million to replace and upgrade its vehicles, support net zero goals and better serve rural communities.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.

Nisa CEO steps down

Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...