Exterior shot of a Co-op EG Group On The Move forecourt site.

Co-op and EG are On The Move in new forecourt sites

Co-op and the EG Group are set to open three new forecourt sites across Scotland as the convenience retail chain aims to build its franchise ambitions.
The Healthy Living Programme team celebrates the 20th anniversary at the Scottish Grocers' Federation conference.

Healthy Living Programme boss reveals ambitions

The director of the Healthy Living Programme has spoken about her vision for the future as the scheme celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Convenience not in our plan says Lidl

Discounter says news reports of small shops are off the mark NATIONAL newspaper reports suggesting low-priced grocery chain Lidl plans to open convenience stores have...
A digital billboard with the 2025 BrewDog campaign 'What Have BrewDog Done Now?'.

BrewDog unveils new ‘What have BrewDog done now’ marketing campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new marketing campaign inspired by some of the tabloid headlines that have followed the brand for years.
The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant

Golden Wonder brings a “World of Wonder” to Glasgow

The iconic Scottish crisp brand is letting customers loose to make their own crisps to launch its new Salt & Chilli Chicken variant.

Aldi wins city overprovision appeal

FAST-GROWING discounter Aldi has won an appeal against a decision by Dundee Licensing Board to refuse it a provisional alcohol licence for a proposed...
Bottles of Stanhope Kentucky Whiskey Bourbon and Rye Whiskey stands on a wooden table with nosing glasses containing the whiskies.

Stanhope Whiskey rolls out two new drams

Stanhope Whiskey is set to launch in Scotland this October, introducing more American bourbons to the market and honouring a family legacy.

Cadbury kicks off footie promotion

Mondelēz International has kicked off its Cadbury FC promotion ahead of the incoming summer of sport with an on-pack promo across Cadbury and Maynards products.

Scottish brands battling own-label rivals

Shopping habits change as inflation eases WHAT a year! Food and drink sales in Scotland are worth £11.8billion and are growing at 4.1%.  Brands make up...
Packs of Malcolm Allan Steak Lorne and Steak Pie and Macsween Haggis and Vegetarian Haggis sit on a table.

Macsween helps to feed the homeless a Burns Supper

Butchery brand Macsween of Edinburgh teamed up with Social Bite to help deliver a traditional Burn's Supper to Edinburgh's homeless population.
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An app tailored to retail

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
A group of school children hold up balloons that spell out 50,000 to mark 50,000 breakfasts served to kids by the Healthy Living Programme.

Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils

The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.
Pack shot of McCain Vibes Cheese & Onion.

McCain hits a Cheese & Onion Vibe with new launch

Potato products firm McCain hits a new vibe with the launch of its new Cheese & Onion flavour of its Vibes frozen snack pack format.
Exterior shot of The Filly Costcutter Filling Station.

Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers

Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
A bottle of Glen Scotia 12 Year Old stands next to its outer box packaging with a dram of the whisky inside a nosing glass next to it. All three stand on top of a barrel.

Glen Scotia flies the flagship with new 12 Year Old whisky

Campeltown-based whisky brand Glen Scotia has introduced a new 12 Year Old single malt to its portfolio as its new flagship dram.
Product shots sit on top of a blue tartan background including Tunnock's biscuit range, Hovis Bakers Since 1886 Rustic White Bloomer loaf, Coca-Cola Original Taste Lemon and Zero Sugar Lemon, McCain Air Fryer French Fries and Lurpak Spreadable.

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.