Scotland’s top brands: 3. Simon Howie

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number three.
Advert for the return of the Walkers 85p single PMP pack featuring three variants lined up against a crate of potatoes against a crop background design.

Walkers crisps unveils 85p PMP packs

Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out its new 85p PMP format for the convenience channel to help bolster further sales in the snacks category.
A computer screen with the VARS Technology logo on it is on a table with leaflets next to it.

Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war

Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.
Theresa May and EU flags

Brexit means challenges

Scottish independent retailers say Brexit is already affecting business

Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A range of slushie machines with bright colours are lined up containing slushie drinks of different flavours.

Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics

The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.

Scotland’s top brands: 31-40

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 31-40.

RVM Systems talks DRS expertise

RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
United Wholesale Grocers

Investing in the future

Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
Blucozade has blasted on to the scene with three drinks across the sub-brands.

Lucozade launches Blucozade range

Sports and energy drinks brand Lucozade has unveiled a major marketing offensive with its head-turning Blucozade range that it says will create real consumer excitement.
Pack shots of Nerds Gummy Clusters Fruits and Berries in a range of formats as well as a Nerds Rope Fruits pack shot.

Nerds Gummy Clusters come to the UK

American candy brand Nerds is set to launch its Gummy Clusters and Rope variants here in the UK as part of its rollout with FBC UK & Ireland.
Premier @ DUSA was crowned Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to discuss the store's ever-evolving soft drinks selection after it was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Promotional image for Swizzels' Veganuary campaign 'All These, All Vegan, All Year' featuring pack shots of Swizzels products.

Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand

Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.
Promotional image for Cadbury's The Great Retail Ideas Exchange.

Last call for the Cadbury Great Retail Ideas Exchange

Mondelēz International has urged retailers to get their final submissions in for the Cadbury The Great Retail Ideas Exchange before the competition closes.
Pack shots of Isle of Barra Distillers' whisky range including its 10 Year Old Single Malt and Blended Whisky variants.

Isle of Barra launches pair of whiskies

Isle of Barra Distillers has entered into the whisky category for the first time with the launch of two new blended expressions.
Katie Secretan has been appointed as managing director for Co-op Wholesale.

Nisa relaunches as Co-op Wholesale

The Co-op Group has relaunched Nisa as Co-op Wholesale in a move it says shows its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.