Scottish Grocer Awards 2017

The search is on for 2018’s stars!

We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
John Swinney, first minister of Scotland, stands at a white podium in Bute House during a press conference.

ScotGov sets out pledge to stamp out retail crime

The Scottish Government has announced further support towards stamping out retail crime in Scotland as part of its Programme for Government.

Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured

High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...

How will we tax?

Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote. SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...

Market News | Olbas, Giffard Liqueurs, Eden Mill, Nairn’s

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Vogo party pouches in Raspberry Blast, Tropical Deluxe, Strawberry Splash and Citrus Zing.

Bring a spirited party with new VOGO pouches

Scottish drinks firm Young Spirits has introduced a new concept for the Scottish convenience RTD category with its new VOGO party pouch range.

Red Bull drinks Pink in new flavour

Red Bull continues to meet the demand for fresh flavours in the energy drinks category with the roll out of its new The Pink Edition Sugarfree variant.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

ScotGov confirms Disposable Vape Ban details

ScotGov has published its response to the disposable vape ban consultation, offering greater clarity on single-use vapes and enforcement of the ban.
Advert for the Jam Shed 2025 competition 'The Jammy Drop" offering people the chance to win a share of £20,000.

Win a share of £20k with Jam Shed competition

Australian wine brand Jam Shed is offering consumers the chance to win a share of a massive £20,000 as part of its latest on-pack promotion.
Promotional image for Kinder Bueno's 'Why Be Basic When You Can Be Bueno' campaign.

Ferrero rolls out a Bueno campaign

Ferrero UK is set to drive awareness of the Kinder Bueno brand with a new marketing campaign to target younger consumer audiences.

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 6 & 7

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 6 and 7.
Rice is a versatile grain that consumers can use to create all sorts of dishes.

Make the most of National Rice Week

Retailers have the chance to capitalise on rice sales with National Rice Week running now and National Curry Week coming up next month.

New research shows that half of young adults cutting down on booze

Young people seem to be content to go without alcohol or use low-alcohol products to moderate their drinking according to new research.
Image of the front of the Spar Scotland trade show tent with vans parked outside.

Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.
AG Barr aims to keep the Irn-Bru brand strong right through to the end of the year.

Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year

It has been another phenomenal year for the Irn-Bru brand, says owner AG Barr, with the firm now focused on the latter half of 2024.