The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
Promotional image for the Terry's Chocolate Christmas range featuring pack shots of Terry's White Chocolate Orange and Terry's Chocolate Orange XL tablet bar.

Terry’s debuts chocolate orange Christmas range

Chocolate brand Terry's has set out its stall for the Christmas season with a brand new line as well as some fan-favourites returning to the shelves.
Pack shots of Jam Shed White Blend.

Jam Shed introduces new White Wine Blend

Wine disruptor brand Jam Shed has launched a fruity new White Blend variant to its range, exclusively for Morrisons stores in the UK.
Pack shots of Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola Cherry cans.

Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola unveils new Cherry flavour

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has expanded on its range of alcoholic ready-to-drink options with its new Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Cherry.
Dolly Parton holds a bottle of Dolly Wine Rose against a blue background.

It’s Wine to Five as Dolly Parton launches new wines in UK

Country superstar Dolly Parton is crossing the Islands in the Stream to bring her Dolly Wines range over from the US to the UK market.

Opinion split on DRS

Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

InPost acquires Yodel delivery service

Postal services firm InPost has acquired parcel delivery company Yodel in a move that further consolidates the firm's leading market position in the UK.
Pack shot of Terea Silver.

Philip Morris unveils Terea Silver for IQOS ILUMA

Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has announced the next expansion for its Terea range of tobacco sticks with the new Silver variant.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Communication is key on cup charges

The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.

Booker sees profits rise

WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 10% in the first half of its trading year, despite a decline...
Pete Cheema, chief executive at SGF, stands at a podium giving a speech.

Violence against staff rises in SGF report

Scottish retailers have reported an increase of violence against their staff members according to the new Crime Report 2025/26 from the SGF.
Pack shots of Vadasz Kimchi Shot bottles.

Vadasz provides a boost of health with Kimchi Shot

Chilled pickles brand Vadasz has launched what it has called a first-to-market innovation with its new Kimchi Shot functional drink.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.
Pack shots of Persil Non Bio XL Mega Packs.

Persil upgrades laundry tablet range

Laundry brand Persil has unveiled a new upgrade to its capsules range alongside the rollout of new packs to help tackle rough laundry stains.
Pack shots of Twirl Golden Dipped bars.

Twirl unveils limited edition Golden Dipped

Cadbury has expanded on the Twirl range with the addition of its new limited-edition Golden Dipped featuring a caramelised white chocolate cover.
A pack of Walker's Luxury Mince Pies sits on a table with a mug next to it and one of the mince pies to the other side of it. In the background, the pies are stacked up on a table and there is a Christmas tree.

Walker’s sets out Christmas range for 2026

Traditional shortbread brand Walker's Shortbread has rolled out its festive range for 2026 complete with a range of additional new treats.