Value is key says Imperial Brands

Value remains a key focus in the tobacco category as Imperial Brands says that Scottish consumers are looking for a better-for-money option in the gantry.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema (right) blasted the activities of criminals.

Crime ‘is still a huge blight’

Store owners and staff are still facing widespread incidents of theft, abuse and violence, according to the new SGF 2022 Crime Report.

Shop theft record broken

The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.
Four children are lined up against a police wall with purple walls as they are covered in mess as though they have been caught by their parents. Each holds a board with their name on it, on the wall behind them is the Petits Filous logo and the text 'The Little Rascals'.

Petits Filous kicks off campaign to highlight healthy yoghurts

Dairy products firm Yoplait has kicked off a new campaign for its Petits Filous yoghurt brand to drive up awareness of its health benefits with parents.

90 years in the bag

Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make

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
A line-up of Martini vermouth bottles stand on a marble table. (From left to right) Martini Fiero L'Aperitivo, Rosso Vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Vibrante L'Aperitivo Vibrante Non-Alcoholic and Floreale L'Aperitivo Non-Alcoholic.

Bacardi unveils a new era for Martini vermouth

Spirits giant Bacardi Limited has unveiled a new look and bottle shape for Martini vermouth in a bid to bring more premium credentials to the brand.
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
Bottles of Breezer consisting Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon all stand on a wooden table with a beach scene in the background behind the bottles.

Bacardi Breezer makes its official comeback

Aiming to drive up the demand for nostalgic options, Bacardi has brought back its popular RTD range of Breezer drinks to the UK.
Pack shots of Walkers crisps Halloween limited edition designs including Wotsits Giant, Quavers and Monster Munch Pickled Onion.

Walkers brings a thrill to crisps for Halloween

Walkers crisps is set to bring a thrilling addition to the shelves with the roll out of its new Halloween-themed limited edition packaging across its brands.
Pack shots of Weetabix Crispy Minis Chocolate Chip 850g Mega Packs.

Weetabix Minis introduces new 850g Mega Pack

Cereal brand Weetabix Crispy Minis has launched a new 850g format pack with its Mega Pack, offering shoppers more servings in a convenient pack.
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Pack shots of Petit Filous yoghurt multipacks including the standard variant as well as a Dairy-Free Pack.

Fun to be won from Petits Filous

Kids yoghurt brand Petits Filous has unveiled a new limited edition look across its entire range, complete with a chance to win a trip to Disneyland Paris.

Seal of approval warrants concern

Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
A bottle of Graham's Silver Top milk stands in a grassy field.

Graham’s fuels traditional dairy demand with Silver Top milk

Bridge of Allan dairy firm Graham's The Family Dairy has brought a nostalgic favourite back to the modern day with its new Silver Top milk.

Telmont invests in planet saving bottles

Champagne House Maison Telmont has broken with tradition through its innovative climate-positive use of transition glass for its bottles in a new project.