5p – you’ve got to be kidding

Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN. THE chief of...
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
The front cover of the GroceryAid Impact Report 2023/24 with a woman placing a tray of baked goods onto a rack.

Demand for GroceryAid support rises

GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.
Headshot of Shona Robison, finance secretary for Scotland, against a grey background.

USDAW and SRC band together to demand rates relief

USDAW and the SRC have banded together to fight for a meaningful discount to Scottish business rates to be announced in the upcoming Scottish Budget.

Compleat Food grows the plant-based offer

The Compleat Food Group has acquired plant-based cheese brand Palace Culture as part of its ambitions to be the number one chilled prepared food firm in the UK.
Pack shots of Dove Whole Body Deodorant including Lavendar & Camomile, Raspberry & Rose and Sea Mist & Peony scents across a 150ml Spray, 75ml Lotion and 75ml Stick.

Dove expands on Whole Body Deodorant range

Household products firm Unilever has expanded on its whole body deodorant range with new launches across the Dove, Sure and Lynx brands.

Licence renewal will be ‘disaster’

Lawyer says process should be delayed

SGF pushes back on judicial review claims

Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...
A bottle of Eldorado Tonic Wine with the 'No LD, No Party' limited edition design stands next to a crate with the same design on it.

Eldorado Tonic Wine is World Cup ready with new packs

Scottish tonic wine brand Eldorado is set to bring the party for the Fifa World Cup this summer with its new limited-edition PMP bottles.
Saltire Rare Malt Founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie (left to right) stand behind a whisky barrel with two whisky bottles on top of the barrel and a nosing glass in front of the whisky bottles.

Saltire Rare Malt marks first year of business with new whisky bottling

Independent whisky bottling firm Saltire Rare Malt has marked its first year in business with the launch of a new single malt whisky bottling.

Convenience in brief | PayPoint, the Fed, SRC

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from PayPoint, the Fed and the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

MSPs back retail crime bill

THE Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed a bill that would give retailers more protection under the law. Put forward by Scottish Labour MSP for Edinburgh...
Pack shots of Forest Feast Pistachio Crisp Milk Chocolate Dates and Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Dates.

Forest Feast dips into Dubai Chocolate trend with new Dates duo

Snacks brand Forest Feast has embraced some on-trend flavours with its new range of Dates sharing packs in Pistachio Crisp and Salted Caramel variants.
Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Doughnut-eee and Churrifically Churros-y tubs stand on a wooden table against a light blue background.

Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.
Exterior image of Day-Today Balloch.

United Wholesale Scotland ensures success lasts for operators

The team at United Wholesale Scotland prides themselves on its more personal touch when it comes to supporting its retailer estate.
A selection of 500ml Irn-bru bottles

Scotland’s Top Brands: 1. Irn-Bru

Spotlight on No.1 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Irn-Bru