Campaign backs local businesses

A NEW national campaign has been launched urging shoppers to support local businesses. The Scotland Loves Local campaign kicks off today (20 July), encouraging consumers...
A poster for International Women's Day 2025 with an image of assistant manager of Premier Broadway Convenience Store Sophie Williams.

International Women’s Day – Premier Broadway Convenience Store

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

Demanding conference

THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
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.
The Desiderio No.1 prosecco bottles featuring works by Van Gogh, Munch and Monet.

Market news | Desiderio, Kingsbarns, Jam Shed and Label 5

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy freeze-dried sweets including Peach Rings, Marshmallows and Watermelon variants.

Bebeto takes note of TikTok with freeze dried sweets

Confectionery firm Kervan Gida is set to capture demand from social media with the launch of its freeze-dried sweets Bebeto Freeze Crunchy.
Charles Wilson, Booker

Profit grows as like for likes fall

Display ban and poor weather hold back store sales WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker has announced a rise in profits but a fall in...
Müller

Müller confirms Aberdeen and East Kilbride closures

DAIRY giant Müller Milk & Ingredients has confirmed that it is to close its dairy plants in Aberdeen and East Kilbride in moves that...

Red Bull runs home with new multipack

Red Bull is set to drive up the take-home energy drinks mission with consumers with the launch of its new variety four can multipack.
Demand for RYO has been on the rise, driving up accessories sales in the process.

Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO

Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.

Sugar tax has little impact

Figures show Soft Drinks Industry levy has had little impact on consumer habits since it was introduced in the spring
Nicola Sturgeon walking across stage with SNP in large letters

We’ll still push for our causes

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
Co-op and Holland & Barrett team up for health and wellness range

Co-op teams up with Holland & Barrett for health and wellbeing offer

Co-op and Holland & Barrett team up for health and wellness range

Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest

Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.
A chiller space in a convenience store stocking chilled dairy products.

Inflation falls to a new low

Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
Pack shots of Candy Realms Petrifying Pumpkins and Halloween Mallows Stackers.

Hancocks stocks up for Halloween candy

Hancocks has geared up for the Halloween season with new treats from Candy Realms for guisers or for nights in on the couch for this year.