Special Olympics GB athletes Taylor MacKenzie and Alex Rae really enjoyed visiting the CCEP factory in East Kilbride.

Special Olympics aces tour Scottish CCEP factory

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shown its continuing support for the Special Olympics by holding an event for athletes in Scotland.
Images of David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, and Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation.

Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget

Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.

Gala’s little wonder

Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...

Market News | Finsbury cakes, Haribo, Oppo Brothers, St Pierre

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A tub of Yester Farm Dairies Soft Cheese sits next to a plate with canapés on it and different foods around the plate.

Yester Farm scoops up 3-star Great Taste Award

East Lothian dairy business Yester Farm Dairies has been awarded a top 3-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2026 for its Luxury Soft Cheese.
Promotional image of the collaboration between Walkers Snacks and Marvel featuring characters from the movie Avengers Doomsday across packs of Walkers.

Walkers Snacks joins forces with Marvel for Avengers Doomsday

Walkers Snacks has teamed up with Marvel with the rollout of its new on-pack promotion featuring characters from Avengers: Doomsday.

Quality and value come in All Rounders

Golden Casket unveils a major update to one of its beloved lines, aligning it with its more premium brand and reflecting the current economic market.
Images of pages from the KP Snacks '25 to Thrive' guide.

KP Snacks unveils ’25 to Thrive’ category guide

Snacks manufacturer KP Snacks has unveiled its newly updated retailer guide '25 to Thrive' to support store owners' category sales.

Drinks makers get DRS alert

Drinks producers are being urged to get properly prepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) now.
Promotional image of the 7UP 2026 summer campaign with a can of 7UP Zero next to text that reads 'Win a £5k Summer Uplift'.

7UP seeks to shake up summer with £5k cash prize

Soft drinks brand 7UP is set to bring a refreshing new campaign to the UK this summer and offer consumers the chance to win £5,000 cash.
Bottle of Glasgow Distillery's 1770 ten year old

The Glasgow Distillery goes Festival crazy with Royal Mile Whiskies

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its second limited 10-Year-Old single malt, which has been bottled in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies.
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 New York Bakery Co Original Sub Rolls, Roasted Onion Sub Rolls, Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies and Salted Caramel & Pecan Soft Baked Cookies.

New York Bakery enters new categories with Sub Rolls and Cookies

New York Bakery has entered into two new categories for the first time with the launch of a new range of Sub Rolls and Soft-Baked Cookies options.

Compleat Food grows the plant-based offer

The Compleat Food Group has acquired plant-based cheese brand Palace Culture as part of its ambitions to be the number one chilled prepared food firm in the UK.
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category. The changes will see changes in the strength of pouches and the launch of a new nicotine-free Virgin Peppermint variant.

STG shakes up its XQS range

Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category.