Promotional image of Bestway and PepsiCo's in-depoot giveaway for the wholesaler's 50th anniversary.

PepsiCo marks Bestway’s 50th anniversary with exclusive Walkers giveaway

Snacks firm PepsiCo has helped to mark Bestway's 50th anniversary year with the launch of an in-depot giveaway for retailers.
Pack shots of Macsween Haggis.

Edinburgh Fringe visitors develop a taste for Haggis

Macsween Edinburgh has reported an uplift in its Haggis sales since the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as tourists discover the Scottish delicacy.
Times may have been tough in recent years but retailers surveyed by confectionery wholesaler Hancocks seem to think things have been looking up more recently and they expect confectionery to do well in 2014.

Sweet taste of good times

Confectionery wholesaler finds retailers upbeat about 2013 and forecasting a good time ahead FOOD and drink sales figures reported by the Scottish Retail Consortium have...
Pack shots of Taylors Snacks crisps including Chilli Kick, Mature Cheddar & Onion as well as Flame Grilled Aberdeen Angus.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Taylors Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
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.

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...
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Post Office has launched a new consultation

The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
A woman uses Wilkinson Sword Intuition Eyebrow Shaper whilst pursing her lips in a comical manner in a bathroom.

Wilkinson Sword Intuition campaign focuses on women’s shaving products

Women's shaving brand Wilkinson Sword Intuition has kicked off a new marketing campaign highlighting its range of personal care products.
Co-op operations director Kate McRae Graham.

Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers

The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.

De Kuyper keeps cocktails convenient

De Kuyper Royal Distillers aims to simplify the at-home cocktail serve with its new range of RTD cocktail options made with William Grant & Sons.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products

A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
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Lidl owner to be Euro tops

Analyst predicts discount group will overtake Carrefour in European food and drink retail and that UK and France will see major multiple convenience growth LIDL...
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
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SRC calls on ScotGov to scrap ‘latte levy’

The SRC has called on the Scottish Government to scrap the upcoming levy on disposable cups, stating retailers already face other costly legislation.

Neurita Tequila is feeling the Love

Neurita Tequila has joined the Love Drinks portfolio of drinks with the distributor aiming to drive up popularity for margaritas at home through the brand.