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.
Discounters top brands charts
DEEP discounter, Aldi, has overtaken John Lewis, BBC iPlayer and Samsung as the UK’s favourite brand. Poll company YouGov’s mid-year list of the top...
Pushing for shopworker protection
THE SCOTTISH Grocers Federation has renewed calls for the Scottish Parliament to introduce greater protections for retail workers under the law.
In a letter to...
Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview
Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.
GroceryAid hampers full of potential
The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.
Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets
Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.
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.
Red Bull Zero picks up on health trend
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has expanded on its healthy drinks offer with the launch of Red Bull Zero, offering consumers a zero calorie variant.
Del Monte freezes over a new release
Canned fruit brand Del Monte has moved into the frozen aisle with the launch of its Frozen British Strawberries exclusively to Iceland stores in the UK.
Big efficiency savings
JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
Simple drives premium skincare solution in new range
Face care brand Simple is set to drive shopper engagement with the brand with its new premium Repair+ advanced skincare portfolio.
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Cheez-It set to make its UK debut this summer
American snack brand Cheez-It is set to make its UK debut as Kellanova, the snacks firm behind the brand, has brought it over to UK markets.
Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024
Leading lights of convenience retail in Scotland were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
