A person uses the Jisp Scan & Save feature on his phone to scan products in a store.

Jisp announces record engagement with Scan & Win

Retail tech firm Jisp has announced a record level of engagement from shoppers on its Scan & Win platform following on from a six-week promotion period.
Pack shots of Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.

Fox’s builds excitement for Dubai chocolate with new Chocolatey Dubai Style Indulgent Creams biscuits

Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies has jumped on the Dubai-style chocolate trend with the launch of its new Fox's Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio Indulgent Creams.
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.

Yazoo extends its playful side

Friesland Campina has launched its new £6million campaign for its Yazoo brand championing its new Thick N' Creamy milkshake drinks.
Actress Elaine C Smith hosting the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Elaine C Smith returns to the Scottish Grocer Awards

Scots actress of the stage and screen Elaine C Smith is set to return as host of the Scottish Grocer Awards at a glittering ceremony this November.
Petrol Pumps

Falling fuel prices pull inflation down

Fuel costs have fallen for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Police in Paisley mounted a major hunt for the killer of local retailer Javaid Ali in summer 2012. Last month Lee Anderson was convicted of culpable homicide and jailed for 15 years.

15 years jail for retailer’s killer

Court hears Javaid Ali was stabbed as he was getting the better of alcohol shoplifter in Paisley c-store A PAISLEY man has been jailed for...

Filshill acquires Iain Hill

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
The Day-Today store on Beeches Road, Duntocher, Clydebank, that has been revamped by Vertex Scotland.

Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.
An iPhone shows the Gander app on its screen next to a range of products with reduced price labels across them.

Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS

Food waste reduction service Gander has partnered up with EPOS provider ShopMate to allow retailers to make use of the service through the retail system.
HRH Princess Anne stands in the Mackie's of Scotland factory with members of the Mackie's team.

Princess Royal tours Mackie’s of Scotland facilities

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Mackie's of Scotland's production plant, touring the firm's sustainable production facility.
A bottle of Villa Cardea stands next to a wine glass with a Villa Cardea Limoncello Spritz cocktail in it with greenery in the background with oranges around the bottle and serve and a bowl of olives.

Villa Cardea Limoncello rolls out across Morrisons stores

Italian liqueur brand Villa Cardea has announced its second major supermarket listing for its limoncello with Morrisons stores across the country.
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Strawberry tub and duo pack are standing on a red platform with cut up strawberries around them with a pink background.

Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
Promotional image for CCEP's Christmas campaign for Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola spreads festive joy in Christmas 2025 giveaway

Drinks giant CCEP is set to bring some extra festive joy to consumers with a new on-pack promotion as part of its Christmas marketing activity.
An image of the Spar Scotland Healthy Living Programme dual-branded standing unit with shelves of fruit and veg behind the stands.

Spar Scotland launches new Healthy Living Programme stands

Symbol group Spar Scotland has expanded on its partnership with the Healthy Living Programme with the roll-out of new dual-branded displays and POS materials.
Nisa managing director Peter Batt said the 2023 Expo was really successful.

Hundreds flock to Nisa Expo

The annual Nisa Expo has been hailed as a huge success, while Booker Group has been busy launching two more colleague networks.