Arla has introduced new Starbucks RTD products in response to shopper trends.

Starbucks RTD chilled coffee ‘always evolving’

Arla has been highlighting the opportunities presented to retailers by its Starbucks RTD NPDs, while juice brand Tropicana has refreshed its packaging designs.
Europe bans small packs

Firms slam ban on small packs

Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.
Pack shots of Jakemans Blood Orange & Winter Spice throat lozenges.

Fresh relief for the winter from Jakemans

Throat lozenge brand Jakemans has launched its new Blood Orange & Winter Spice variant in time to match demand for the incoming winter illnesses.
Spar Scotland head of marketing Paula Middleton with one of the rebranded delivery trucks.

Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships

Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".
New packaging designs for Lees of Scotland's Snowballs and Teacakes variants.

Lees of Scotland unveils new packaging

Scottish confectioner Lees of Scotland has unveiled its new, nostalgic look across its Snowballs and Teacakes products, complete with new recipe changes.
A Snappy shopper delivery driver loads a white van

Snappy Shopper delivers support for local stores

Snappy Shopper talks about the benefits of its service to retailers amid the financial crisis.
A whisky cask with the Saltire Rare Malt Whisky brand on the top of the lid with a bottle of whisky and nosing glasses in the foreground of the image.

Saltire whisky spreads out around the world

Fife-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is set to expand further in the global market with its new senior team members.
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

ScotGov faces £166m court case with Biffa over DRS failings

Biffa's legal action against the Scottish Government is due to be heard at the Court of Session as the waste management firm seeks £166m in reparations.
A packet of Swizzels Squashies Drumchick sits on a blue table with baskets filled with the sweets around the packet with small toy eggs around the packet.

Swizzels refreshes Squashies Easter sweets

British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new design for its Squashies Drumchick sweets, featuring bright packaging and novelty shapes.
town-centre-vacany

Town centres struggle

Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden accepting the award for Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Guna Sud Sadiq after Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was named Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Pack shots of McCoy's Epic Eats Flamin' Fajita and Grilled Cheese.

McCoy’s builds on the Epic Eats in new promo

KP Snacks has expanded on the McCoy's Epic Eats range with the addition of two new American inspired flavours and a new prize promo to drive up sales.
Crosta Mollica Collezione Romana pack shots including Portofino, Bosco Di Alba and Bolzano variants. Crosta Mollica Pizzelle Dough Bites including Tomato & Olive Pizzelle, Garlic & Chive Pizzelle and Speck & Ricotta Pizzelle packshots.

Crosta Mollica builds Italian pizza experience at-home with new Collezione Romana range

Italian foods brand Crosta Mollica is set to expand Italian dining at home for shoppers with six new products including the Collezione Romana pizza range.
Britvic is bringing back Tango Cherry in a sugar-free variant.

Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban

Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.