Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Madrí Excepcional celebrates the Soul of Madrid in new TV campaign
Spanish-style lager brand Madrí Excepcional is back on TV screens with a new ad that aims to celebrates 'The Soul of Madrid'.
ScotGov addresses rising illicit trade in retail
The Scottish Government has addressed the rising illicit trade across the retail sector and its impact following a meeting on the topic in early September.
Meet the maker – Barista Bar
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets
Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.
Fairy Skips the Soak with Power Spray launch
Household cleaning products firm Procter & Gamble aims to transform the stress of cleaning the dishes with its new Skip the Soak Power Spray.
International Women’s Day – Booker Group
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Pork Farms launches limited-edition pie
Pork Farms has launched a special-edition Hog Roast & Apple Medium Pork Pie, while Cathedral City has also expanded on its range of cheeses.
Scotmid unveils new concept store in Uddingston
Scottish retail chain Scotmid is set to open a new concept store with a focus on food-to-go and mealtimes in the Uddingston area.
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Olbas pushes for self-care during cold and flu season
As cold and flu season settles in, OTC remedies brand Olbas has highlighted new research of a generational divide in how people care for themselves when sick.
Drambuie brings an ‘OOOO’ with its new campaign
Whisky liqueur brand Drambuie has kicked off a new brand platform around its Drambuie Iced Espresso cocktail serve, aiming to draw in contemporary audiences.
Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment
Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.
Vape users still littering
Vapers continue to throw away devices
£5k grants to cut energy use
SCOTLAND’S c-stores are being given access to a £100,000 funding pot to help improve energy efficiency.
The Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant – a Scottish...
Meeting the party cocktail needs
The desire to enjoy cocktails at home has risen dramatically in recent years – whether that means consumers making their own or making the most of the convenience of RTDs. Here, Scottish Grocer highlights products from The Drinks Bureau, All Shook Up and Mixologist's Garden that retailers might want to stock.
