SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.

NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...

SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Pack shots of Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola Cherry cans.

Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola unveils new Cherry flavour

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has expanded on its range of alcoholic ready-to-drink options with its new Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Cherry.
Scoffable co-founder Daniel Jones says the partnership with Scotmid is exciting.

Scotmid teams up with Scoffable

Scotmid and delivery platform Scoffable have joined forces to provide shoppers with a new service. The partnership sees the West Lothian-based app outfit, known for its takeaway deliveries experience, venture into the grocery market for the first time.
Edinburgh

Retailers left in the lurch

Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.

Booker given Makro OK

GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK. The news was confirmed last month by...
An advert for BrewDog's updated recipe for Punk IPA is on a billboard on a busy street.

BrewDog changes Punk IPA recipe in new campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new recipe for its classic Punk IPA beer alongside a new tongue-in-cheek ad to drive awareness of the change.
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising

A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
Scottish shoppers have been buying lots of cold remedies as bad weather continues.

Shoppers buy for rainy days

Ongoing dismal summer weather and inflationary pressures appear to have impacted on shopper behaviour and sales across the grocery and convenience channels.
Jodie Burrage poses holding a tennis rackets against a tennis court background with a blue colour breaking into this with a torn paper effect for a Del Monte branded competition, the text. reads "From Court to Snack The Perfect Match Get a Chance to Win Your Dream Tennis Tickets Plus, Find out how to get cashback on this product" with the LTA logo, a QR code for the competition and the Del Monte logo along with an array of Del Monte fresh fruit packs as well as fresh fruit sitting around these packs.

Del Monte serves up new tennis LTA competition

Fresh fruit brand Del Monte has served up the next level of its partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association with its new on-pack consumer competition.

Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks

Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
Nature Valley makes an appearance on screens everywhere in its new campaign.

Nature Valley rolls on to screens

General Mills cereal bar brand Nature Valley has appeared on screens across the country as part of its latest marketing campaign.

Four Loko bursts with new flavour

Red Star Brands RTD brand Four Loko has launched a new flavour to its range with Dark Berry Burst as the brand aims to take drive further RTD sales.
Promotional image for the partnership between Bazooka Candy and Brentford FC with the Bazooka moose mascot and players from Brentford FC sharing a pack of Bazooka sweets.

Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC

Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.

Scottish Government set to give Minimum Unit Pricing update

A HOLYROOD health minister is due to tell MSPs this afternoon what the Scottish Government's proposals are for alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP).