McVitie’s goes for Gold in new Digestives
Pladis has brought together two of its McVitie's variants to launch the new McVitie's Gold Digestives limited edition golden caramel flavour.
Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016
Industry Achievement Award
The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy
Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Justice for Scottish postmasters
ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
Surf washes up a new look
Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
Filshill bolsters sales team with new hire
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has bolstered the strength of its sales team with the appointment of Estelle Balfour as its new regional development manager.
Shining on Dole in new summer campaign
TV presenter Angellica Bell has been announced as the face of Dole Sunshine Company's new marketing campaign, highlighting the brand's range.
Safe and sound
Winner:Â Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow
Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016Â sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK
Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner.
Winner details
Store size: 1200 sq ft
Symbol: Day-Today
Period at...
SGF signs up Bestway
RETAILER representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has signed up the giant independent UK wholesale group Bestway to the organisation.
Bestway has 63 Bestway and...
MUP to Euro court
THE Scottish Government’s attempt to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol (MUP), with a 50p per unit threshold rate, has been further delayed...
Anger at rates relief decision
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Tobacco levy plans rejected
The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
*Shopt kicks off Refer a Friend scheme
Retailer rewards app *shopt has kicked off its new 'Refer a Friend' scheme, offering current users the chance to earn up to £1,000 to spend in the app.
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse
Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.
Trading Standards warns of dangers from counterfeit Labubu Dolls
Trading Standards Scotland officers have warned about potentially dangerous counterfeit Labubu Dolls that have entered into the UK market.
More than 2m using e-cigs
Adult vapers triple over the last two years. One third use the product to give up; two-thirds also smoke tobacco.
THE number of adults using...



































