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.
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.

A game of two halves

Scotmid year-ends show profit up SCOTTISH independent co-operative Scotmid saw turnover fall but trading profit increase in the year to the end of January. It...
Front cover of SRC's Realising the Growth Ambition: Retail industry recommendations for the 2025-26 Scottish Budget with an aimge of Kate Forbes standing in Scottish Parliament.

SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes

Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
Retailers stand in polaroid-style photos with the Premier 5000 stores logo in the middle.

Premier marks 5,000 stores milestone with community giveaway

Booker symbol group Premier has hit a landmark 5,000 stores across the whole of the UK, celebrating over 30 years of growth for the fascia brand.
Andy Murray stands holding a piece of Walker's Shortbread whilst wearing the Walker's Shortbread Christmas jumper in a black and white image.

Walker’s Shortbread and Andy Murray knit in some festive cheer with Christmas jumper campaign

Walker's Shortbread has teamed up with Wimbledon champ Andy Murray as part of its new Christmas campaign and Cash for Kids' charity initiative.

Rates chaos is averted

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Pack shots of XQS Cola Lime and XQS Fizzy Peach variants.

XQS unveils new flavours in nicotine pouch range

Nicotine pouch brand XQS has introduced two new beverage-inspired flavours to the range with Cola Lime and Fizzy Peach pouches.

Damp squib August sales

Summer stats can’t match 2014’s gold medal. But latest figures much better than July. Retail sales in Scotland were down once again in August and sales...
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

Justice for Scottish postmasters

ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.

International Women’s Day – JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Pack shots of Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar Peach cans.

Rockstar hits a key sale with new Zero Sugar Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Rockstar Energy has hit the right keys with consumers with the launch of its new Zero Sugar Peach flavour.
Lactalis highlights the importance of provenance on packaging for its cheeses.

Cheddars flying the flag for Scotland

Product provenance is a key purchase driver for Scottish shoppers – and Lactalis UK & Ireland reckon that’s why its Orkney, Galloway and Seriously cheese brands remain popular choices.
Group shot of the winners at the Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards 2025.

Wholesale success at the SWA Achievers Awards

Excellence in service and innovation in the Scottish wholesale sector was recognised by the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards ceremony.
Tom Pook of Hovis, Dennis Williams and Sophi Williams of Premier Broadway Convenience store and actress Elaine C Smith stand on a stage at the Scottish Grocer Awards for the Community Store of the Year award win.

Awards Profile – Community Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier Broadway Convenience Store after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.