New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
A can of Whitebox Cocktails' Collina & Co Espresso Martini serve stands next to a coupe glass with the cocktail inside, both stand on a tabletop against a blue background.

Whitebox Cocktails shakes up a new Espresso Martini

Edinburgh-based canned cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has launched its new Espresso Martini serve with the new canned Collina & Co Espresso Martini.
Pack shots of Extra Refreshers Raspberry Watermelon.

Extra unveils new Watermelon Raspberry Refreshers variant

Mars Wrigley has rolled out a new Watermelon Raspberry flavour for its Extra Refreshers brand, aiming to recruit more shoppers into the gum category in doing so.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
Aerial image of the Eden Mill distillery in St Andrews.

Eden Mill opens new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews

Whisky and gin manufacturer Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its new landmark distillery and visitor centre in its home of St Andrews.
Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Batch 3 Unpeated and Peated Cask Strength stand on a whisky barrel with their outer packs next to them.

Glasgow 1770 unveils Batch 3 of Cask Strength whisky series

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its Batch 3 expressions as part of its Cask Strength whisky series complete with two new limited edition single malts.
Former Scotland star Colin Hendry joined staff from CJ Lang and James Hall at Hampden to celebrate the WWEG campaign.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – CJ Lang & Son Ltd

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Pack shots of Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry 250ml cans as well as the four-pack format.

Red Bull has an icy new flavour in Winter Edition

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its second ever Winter Edition variant with the roll out of its new Iced Vanilla Berry flavour to the category.

Spar Scotland crowned top Guild

The Spar Scottish Guild roared at the top at the Spar Conference 2024 as it was crowned the Spar Guild Challenge Winner at the event in South Africa.

Aulds retail business in liquidation

SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group. All...

Quite continental

With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
Family Shopper

Mo adds new store to the family

THE first Scottish store running under Booker’s new discount fascia Family Shopper has opened on Main Street in High Blantyre.
Mohammed Rajak stands outside his Day-Today store in the image on the left and Shamly & Guna Sud stand outside their RaceTrack Pitstop Autoport store in the image on the right.

Retailers demand action on black market vapes

Store owners across Scotland have demanded that more action needs to be taken to stamp out the illicit trade of illegal vaping products in the country.
The Coca-Cola branded Christmas truck is parked up in London with a queue of people around it to visit the staple of the season.

Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour kicks off along with festive fundraising focus

Soft drinks giant CCEP has kicked off its annual Christmas Truck Tour across the UK and renewed its partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.
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