Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales

Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.
Pack shots of PureOaty Porridge Oats and PureOaty Tea-Riffic Oat Milk against blue background and golden confetti around it. The Gold award for the Free From Food Awards 2025.

Glebe Farm Foods bags a hat-trick at Free From Food Awards

Free-from foods firm Glebe Farm Foods has celebrated a hat-trick of wins at the 2025 Free From Food Awards, including the Special Award for Sustainability.
A line-up of Martini vermouth bottles stand on a marble table. (From left to right) Martini Fiero L'Aperitivo, Rosso Vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Vibrante L'Aperitivo Vibrante Non-Alcoholic and Floreale L'Aperitivo Non-Alcoholic.

Bacardi unveils a new era for Martini vermouth

Spirits giant Bacardi Limited has unveiled a new look and bottle shape for Martini vermouth in a bid to bring more premium credentials to the brand.
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.
Pack shots of Cheez-It Double Cheese and Cheese & Chilli.

Cheez-It set to make its UK debut this summer

American snack brand Cheez-It is set to make its UK debut as Kellanova, the snacks firm behind the brand, has brought it over to UK markets.

Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters

Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.

Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee

Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
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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...

Snack time with Squeaky Bean

The Compleat Food Group aims to build on the plant-based offer in stores with four new launches from its meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean.
The bottles made using hydrogen gas as the main energy source for the glass furnace.

Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi

Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint teams up with TikTok on new vouchers

Payment services firm PayPoint has partnered up with social media site TikTok to offer vouchers in-store which can be redeemed on the app.

Knowing your rival

Investment, analysis and bright ideas regain sales and profit for hard-hit shop Nisa retailer Sid Ali explains how he fought back after the Co-op opened a...
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Subpostmasters to be cleared of convictions

Subpostmasters south of the border are set to be cleared of convictions against them in a groundbreaking new law set to be introduced in July of this year.
Packs of KitKat sharing bars sit on a wooden tray including KitKat Hazelnut, KitKat Double Chocolate and KitKat Salted Caramel.

KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break

Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.
Pack shot of Hovis Best of Both bread with That Christmas branding across it to mark the festive family film.

Hovis kicks off new Christmas competition

Hovis has kicked off a new promotion across its Best of Both loaves in partnership with Netflix's new family Christmas film 'That Christmas'.
Exterior shot of the Loch Lomond Group's Luss Distillery in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond Group opens the new Luss Distillery

The Loch Lomond Group has opened its new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience, Luss Distillery, on the banks of Loch Lomond.