Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
covid sign on high street

Covid rules relaxing for retail

FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers. In a...
Promotional image of the UK launch for Modelo Especial with people gathered round a campfire with a bottle of the beer rising out of the flames.

Modelo Especial launches across the UK

Mexican lager brand Modelo Especial has hit shelves across the UK as Budweier Brewing Group brings the beer to the off-trade for the first time.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Energy and Irn-Bru Energy Zero Sugar.

Irn-Bru Energy returns to store shelves

Irn-Bru Energy has made its return to store shelves across the country as AG Barr looks to drive energy sales through its loyal consumer base.
Images of David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, and Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation.

Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget

Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.
Advert for Carling's SPFL 2025-26 season campaign.

Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign

Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
Pack shots of Jack a Snacks Mini bags in Salt & Vinegar and Lightly Salted Caramel flavours.

Snack a Jacks shakes up the range with Salted Caramel flavour

Rice cake snacks brand Snack a Jacks has unveiled its new Lightly Salted Caramel flavour alongside its new 80g Grazing Bag format.

Time to get them in

The 2015 Scottish Grocer Awards was one of the best ever with an impressive list of established entrants and many great new contestants, and...

Celebrations with Thorntons

Finsbury Food Group has rolled out new additions to its Thorntons range of cakes as the firm anticipates a greater uptake in indulgent variety for the category.
Pack shots of Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar Peach cans.

Rockstar hits a key sale with new Zero Sugar Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Rockstar Energy has hit the right keys with consumers with the launch of its new Zero Sugar Peach flavour.
Tennent's is building its support for the Scotland team with its on-pack promotion for the Euros.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Tennent’s

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Pack shots of McVitie's Jaffa Cookies.

McVitie’s unveils new Jaffa Cookies range

Snacks firm pladis has unveiled its new McVitie's Jaffa Cookies packs to deliver a new indulgence for the household staple brand.
Pack shots of Lindt Lindor Pistachio chocolate bars.

Spar secures exclusive on new Lindt Pistachio chocolate bar

UK symbol chain Spar UK has secured an exclusive listing with premium chocolate brand Lindt for its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Milk Chocolate bar.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
PM Rishi Sunak.

PM’s warm reception

Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.

Vacancies soar on the high street

Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK