Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland

Round Table aims for straight talk

RETAILERS and suppliers met together in Edinburgh last month to get updates on political and lobbying work being carried out by the Scottish Grocers’...
It looks unlikely that the proposed supermarket merger will be approved

Last ditch attempt to get Asda and Sainsbury’s deal passed

ASDA and Sainsbury’s have offered to sell off up to 150 of their stores in a bid to get their controversial merger approved

Mars Wrigley gets the festive feeling

Mars Wrigley has revealed its new line up for the festive season this year, with plenty of NPD for the Maltesers brand and some returning favourites.
spar trucks

Celebrating one century in style

CJ Lang marked milestone last month
Packets of Fox's Fabulous biscuits sit on a table with biscuits placed onto plates with a mug of coffee between two packs of the biscuits – the biscuit variants include Half Coated Dark Chocolate Cookies, Half Coated Milk Chocolate Cookies, Milk Chocolate Cookies.

Drive up Mother’s Day sales with Fox’s gift ideas

Fox's Burton's Companies has outlined five ways in which convenience store owners can help to drive up extra sales in the lead up to Mother's Day.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.

Soothing solutions from Jakemans

Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.
Pack shots of Walkers Heinz Tomato Ketchup crisps and Walkers Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce.

Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return

Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.
British indie star Johnny Marr is headlining the GroceryAid Checkout Scotland event on 5 September.

GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed

The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.

Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood

Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...

Fingers crossed for Cadbury

Mondelēz International has kicked off a new consumer-facing promotion across Cadbury Fingers with a whopping £200,000 prize pot up for grabs.
Former Scotland star Colin Hendry joined staff from CJ Lang and James Hall at Hampden to celebrate the WWEG campaign.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – CJ Lang & Son Ltd

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
A group of people stand in front of Spar Garthamlock holding a £500 sign wearing yellow shirts.

Spar Scotland dances into the summer

Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.