New ambassador to drive sales for Scotland Loves Local gift card
The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme has appointed a new ambassador to help drive up awareness of its impact across the country.
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners
SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...
Häagen-Dazs brings indulgence on the go with new Stickbars
Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is set to bring indulgence on-the-go with its new range of Stickbars, featuring fan favourite flavours.
Convenience in brief | Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg.
McVitie’s celebrates 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with new prize giveaway
Global snacking firm Pladis has marked 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with a new marketing campaign complete with a prize giveaway.
Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Free hits UK with 007 First Light promo
A global redesign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free has landed on shelves across the UK with a unique promotion for the upcoming 007 First Light videogame.
Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive
LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
Booker’s FareShare record
Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Baileys Chocolate adds Caramelised Popcorn Egg to Easter range
Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has introduced a new addition to its Baileys Easter range this year with its new Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg.
Convenience in brief | PayPoint and Lomond Wholesaler news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together two news stories covering recent events.
Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity
A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
Bring Scotland’s northern costs to shoppers with Old Pulteney whisky
Wick-based whisky brand Old Pulteney has encouraged consumers to discover its core collection with its 12 Year Old and Harbour drams.
Grocers put Holyrood on the spot
SCOTLAND’S convenience sector representative group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation put Scottish Government policy on the spot at its conference held last month at Prestonfield...
Mentos rolls out multipacks for Feeling Berry Good
Confectionery brand Mentos has rolled out new multipack formats for its Feeling Berry Good flavour variant in a bid to tap into more take-home missions.
Reef unveils new tetra packaging format for RTD range
Alcoholic RTD brand Reef is set to make some waves across the UK's off-trade sector with the launch of its new Tetra packaging carton format.
