Ben & Jerry’s launches a Rhapsody of flavour options
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced the return of its Bohemian Raspberry flavour in partnership with UK rock band Queen, alongside a new Sundae option.
Rubicon Raw is set to make Waves for energy sales
Fruit juice energy drinks brand Rubicon Raw has unveiled two new limited edition variants with its new Wave Editions drinks, aiming to drive up demand in the sector.
From Nanna to the family table
Potatoes supplier Branston has introduced the new Nanna Tate potatoes brand, claiming to deliver a nostalgic touch for plenty of families across the UK.
Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour
Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
Starbucks RTDs says flavours fuel coffee demand
Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have driven ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee, says Arla, the firm behind Starbucks products.
Symbols are vying for your business
Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.
Swizzels has new Love to fight off January blues
Swizzels has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the Squashies range with the launch of its new Love Hearts Squashies variant.
Experts predict future consumer trends
Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.
Convenience, consumers and communities win cash
Allwyn has been ensuring that c-store owners as well as consumers can win with them, while Spar Scotland has been celebrating a year of making donations to good causes.
Raising whisky for Hogmanay
While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
Mars Wrigley rolls out new Easter range
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched its Easter range for 2025, allowing retailers to get a head start on the season for next year.
Happy holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The Scottish Grocer team would like to wish you and your colleagues a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays for 2024.
Retailers buy into PGMA plus points
A couple of Highland retailers have highlighted the benefits of working with Scottish convenience buying group PGMA.
Mars has sweet solutions for the bitter cold
As the winter weather settles in and plenty of shoppers feel the chill, Mars reckons its Galaxy Hot Chocolate drinks could go down a treat.
