The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay

Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Pack shots of Jacob's Cheeselets and Jacob's Crinklys Big consisting of Cheeselets Intensely Cheesy, Intensely Cheese & Onion, Crinklys Big Salt & Vinegar, Crinklys Big Prawn Cocktail and Crinklys Big Cheese & Onion.

Jacob’s grows snacking with Cheeselets and Crinklys Big

Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a tranche of NPD for the Jacob's snacks brand including the new Cheeselets sub-brand and Crinklys Big.
The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day

Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
Pack shots of Extra Plus single packs and bottle formats.

Extra launches premium Extra Plus range

Chewing gum brand Extra has unveiled its new Extra Plus range, a premium option for the category complete with additional functional ingredients.
Pack of Milkybar Rowntree Jelly & Ice Cream sweets sits on a wooden table with the sweets around the packet.

Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery

Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
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CJ Lang’s Tartan Army

The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch

Shop report finds drop in staffing

SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new scratchcard game along with a retailer competition to celebrate.

Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard

Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.
Scotland top 20 FMCG 2023

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023

Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers
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
Mars Wrigley Airwaves 'Ride the Airwaves' OOH billboard with a man who has wind blowing in his face with a bubble next to him that says 'Chewing Airwaves Shakes up your Senses'.

Airwaves chewing gum brings a kick to the senses with new campaign

Chewing gum brand Airwaves is set to bring a kick to consumers' sense with its new OOH campaign, highlighting the brand's intense menthol kick it is known for.
A person holds a red Labubu doll in one hand with small pieces from the doll in the other hand.

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.
Exterior shot of Premier Your Store in Greenock.

Booker supports retailers with new Autumn Guide

Wholesaler Booker has unveiled its new Autumn 2026 New Product Development Guide, offering its retailers key sales tips for the rest of the year.

Heart of the village

Established in September last year, Booth’s General Store in Carmunnock is a business with one foot in the past that may point the way...