Strength to be found in Scotland’s food & drink

Scotland Food & Drink's new Showcasing Scotland 2024 event could potential have raised over £70million for the sector with interest from global markets.

A rates hike that’s too hot to handle

Rateable value hike is a real blow for Polmont retailer who saw his bill soar after installing an air conditioning unit in his store POLMONT...
Discounter Lidl has made forecasts across a variety of food and drink categories for this year.

Experts predict future consumer trends

Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.
PayPoint has launched a new service to help FMCG brands and c-store retailers.

PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers

PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
A bottle of Goslings Spirited Sea sits on a wooden bannister of a ship with a ship's wheel blurred in the background.

New Goslings Rum docks in the UK

Love Drinks is set to bring an innovative new dark rum to the UK that has been aged whilst travelling at sea with Goslings Spirited Seas.
Russell Davies, Exchange for Change chief executive, says the Retailer Readiness Survey aims to connect Exchange for Change directly with store owners and managers.

Exchange for Change to run regular retailer surveys

DRS organiser for the UK, Exchange for Change, is inviting retailers to take part in a monthly survey to deepen understanding of how they are preparing for the scheme ahead of its launch in October 2027.
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Business rates freeze urged by SRC

Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.

Elaine C Smith tops the bill

The Scottish Grocer can reveal the host for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 as Elaine C Smith, known for her TV comedy roles and Christmas pantomimes.
Product shots of Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce bottles.

Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup

Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.

National drive for Jet fuel

Jet is on a major marketing push with its latest campaign which aims to bring a whole new audience of younger motorists to the fuel brand.

Walker’s Shortbread has a premium offer

Walker's Shortbread aims to bring in the premium snacking option for consumers seeking a cosy night in on the couch this winter season.
IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.
Still image from Nestle Lindahls TV campaign showing an animated man running with a dog in his arm and a Nestle Lindahls Protein Drink in his other hand.

Nestlé Lindahls unveils new TV campaign

Make a 'Good Move' with high protein dairy brand HIGH protein dairy brand Nestlé Lindahls has unveiled its new marketing campaign to drive up awareness...

Report says tax sugar goods

PRESSURE to tax food and drinks containing substantial amounts of sugar appears to be rising. The Westminster parliament was petitioned to hold a debate...

Mixologist’s Garden is mixing it up in Tesco

Freeze-dried fruit garnish brand Mixologist's Garden has made its first listing in Tesco stores with the launch of three variants.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

No rates to pay until 2022

SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
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