Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year
Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Pepsi launches summer campaign for ice cream flavours
Soft drinks brand Pepsi has introduced a new marketing campaign around its Pepsi Treats ice cream flavours complete with a new and unique character.
New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory
The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
IVG unveils innovative new vape devices
British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.
Weetabix Minis introduces new 850g Mega Pack
Cereal brand Weetabix Crispy Minis has launched a new 850g format pack with its Mega Pack, offering shoppers more servings in a convenient pack.
Starbucks brings oat milk to the chillers
Starbucks aims to encourage more shoppers than ever before to pick up its Chilled Coffee range with some NPD, including some Oat Based innovations.
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.
Shoppers ‘want to buy Scottish food and drink’
A massive 84% Scots want to buy more Scottish food and drink products, according to data from The Knowledge Bank, released to mark the start of Scottish Food & Drink September.
Gander approved as new supplier for Morrisons Daily
Food waste reduction platform Gander has been approved as a new supplier for Morrisons Daily to help cut down on food waste across its stores.
XQS unveils rebrand across entire nicotine pouch range
Nicotine products firm STG UK has introduced a complete rebrand across its XQS nicotine pouch range, delivering strong standout on shelf for the brand.
New Morrisons Daily opens in Scotland
Supermarket chain Morrisons and forecourts operator Highland Fuels have teamed up to open their third convenience store in Scotland.
Sainsbury’s and Asda make CMA appeal
Supermarkets lodge appeal over merger inquiry
ASDA and Sainsbury’s have lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the watchdog’s phase two...
Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites
Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.
Baileys Caramel Sauce lands in Spar Scotland stores
The Flava People has extended listings for its alcohol-free Baileys Caramel Sauce bottles into Spar Scotland stores in time for Christmas.
Lyle’s Golden Syrup introduces new ice cream range
British syrups brand Lyle's Golden Syrup has announced its latest move into the ice cream sector with its new Lyle's Golden Syrup Ice Cream range.
BrewDog capitalises on a summer of football with new campaign
Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog has kicked off a massive new on-pack promotion in a bid to drive up sales throughout the summer months.
