First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
Equi’s unveils new look and ice cream flavours
Rutherglen-based ice cream makers Equi's have unveiled its updated look across its pack alongside three new ice cream variants exclusive to its parlours.
Dr Pepper fizzes up new Cream Swirl flavour
Flavoured carbonate brand Dr Pepper has unveiled its latest limited edition flavour with the launch of its new Dr Pepper Cream Swirl variant.
Majid takes charge
BELLSHILL retailer Abdul Majid, became the latest president of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation last month.
He was officially installed at a special ceremony held at...
Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Simon Howie brings home the Beef Bacon
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new alternative to pork bacon with its new packs of Streaky Beef Bacon in Smoked and Unsmoked variants.
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
Fresh focus on store crimes
Scottish retail leaders have again highlighted to politicians the rising levels of violent and abusive crime being faced by store workers as official police figures show that shoplifting is soaring.
KeyStore spreads festive cheer in local nurseries
Scottish symbol chain KeyStore is encouraging its customers to get into the giving spirit this Christmas by supporting local nurseries across Scotland.
Murphy’s Irish Stout rolls out new multipacks
Drinks firm Heineken UK is set to deliver a stout addition to retailer sales this St. Patrick's Day with new multipack formats for Murphy's Irish Stout.
The Fed raises trade and crime concerns with ScotGov
Senior members of the Fed in Scotland have discussed the current concerns for retailers in a video call with Conservative MSP Maurice Golden.
Get Happi over new plant-based Easter eggs
Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has expanded its Easter Egg range for this year with new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.
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Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Day-Today Drylaw owner Zahid Iqbal – after he won the Vaping Retailer of the Year category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 – to find out how he is preparing for the incoming ban on disposable devices.
Unitas Wholesale appoints new trading director
Buying group Unitas Wholesale has announced Gurms Athwal as its new trading director to bring his wealth of experience to the role.
Minimum wage going up again
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring.
The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
