Scotland’s top brands: 4. Bells Food Group

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.4 – Bells.
Colin McLean, chief executive at CJ Lang & Son, stands at a podium delivering a talk during the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2025.

Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
A selection of biscuits and chocolates on promotion in a store during the Christmas period.

Inflation sustains for the end of 2024

There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.

SGF talks tax at No 10

Minister says give us your online competition ideas ONLINE grocery shopping and its effect on convenience retailing headed the agenda when the Scottish Grocers Federation...
Track and Trace has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
Scotland captain Andy Robertson was shown his mural made up of 5,000 cards.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

Tesco launches discounter brand

TESCO has thrown its hat into the discounter ring with the launch of new store brand, Jack’s. The new store format opens its doors to...

Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis

Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.

Creating a taste of things to come

Scottish Grocer speaks to AG Barr’s commercial director Jonathan Kemp about plans to reformulate Scotland’s ‘other’ national drink AMID growing consumer concern over sugar, pressure...
Packs of Cox & Co Hot Chocolate Spoons including Miso & Caramel, Mint and Single Origin flavours.

Cox & Co stirs in hot chocolate indulgence

Luxury dark chocolate brand Cox & Co. has unveiled a trio of treats with the launch of its vegan-suitable Hot Chocolate Spoons range.

A lot of bottle

Awards profile – beer retailer of the year Winner:  Best-one @ Brownlie’s, Biggar Beer Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Tennent’s Interview with Bruce and Donna Morgan,...
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has released a personal statement on social media about his decision to step down.

BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive

BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.
Pack shots of Mash Gang four packs and single cans in the brand's core range. Variants including Mash Gang Chug, Mash Gang Glug and Mash Gang Journey Juice.

Mash Gang unveils first core range of alcohol free beer

Trio of innovation to capitalise on rising demands ALCOHOL-FREE (AF) beer brand Mash Gang has launched a new permanent core range of its beers across...

Happy holidays from the Scottish Grocer

The Scottish Grocer team would like to wish you and your colleagues a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays for 2024.
National Lottery resurrects iconic gold hand and “It Could Be You!” strapline

National Lottery resurrects iconic gold hand and ‘It Could Be You!’ strapline

The “It Could Be You!” strapline was first used when the National Lottery was launched in 1994.