Rogue tobacco maintains sales

Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
Pete Cheema and Mo Razzaq have both voiced concerns about the rise in MUP.

Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p

Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Pack shots of new Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle 10-pack and Jaffa Cakes Cake Bars Cola Bottle.

McVitie’s fizzes up with new Jaffa Cakes flavour

Pladis UK is out to capture extra sales from younger shoppers with an adventurous new limited edition flavour with Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle.

Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally

Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.

The Irn-Bru Snowman is back

The new ad brings Scottish consumers the next chapter in a tale of festive flight and increasingly frosty relations

Cypressa expands in Tesco

Mediterranean food brand Cypressa has grown its range of food products in Tesco stores with the addition of its Cypriot Halloumi Cheese.

Don’t be late … enter now

It really is time to get them in. You could be a winner in March on the biggest night in the industry calendar when...
A group of children shout into a camera to mark Brain Health Week with banners for Scotmid Co-op and the Healthy Living Programme behind them.

Healthy Living Programme and Scotmid feed over 650 pupils

The HLP team and Scotmid Co-op helped feed over 650 children as part of Dundee's North East Campus' Brain Health Week initiative.
Pack shots of Jaffa Cakes Jaffaween Cake Bars in Cherry and Orange flavours.

Jaffa Cakes takes a bite into Halloween with new Cake Bars

McVitie's Jaffa Cakes' Jaffaween Cake Bars have returned to store shelves once again for Halloween this year, adding some excitement to the category.

Scotland’s top brands: 31-40

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 31-40.
Shelf of pastries

C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions

ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
Head shot of Hussan Lal, president of the Fed in Scotland.

The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime

President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
Range photo of the revamped Unearthed deli selection.

Unearthed deli digs up a new look

Mediterranean deli foods brand Unearthed has unveiled its new brand refresh, complete with a new strapline, which rolls out from this month.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength crash through a whisky cask with red and green lighting.

Glasgow Distillery rolls out for Christmas

The Glasgow Distillery is set to help whisky fans to celebrate even more this Christmas, with new limited edition launches and a city centre showcase.

Retail industry backs crime fighting bill at Holyrood

SCOTTISH retail groups and trade associations were united in backing a bill that aims to give shop workers enhanced protection from abuse and assault. Addressing...