Spar Scotland stores are witnessing an evolving programme of improvements.

Symbols work to win business

Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be. And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
Faraz Iqbal, store owner of Premier Linktown Local in Kirkcaldy, was the first Scottish retailer to adopt Scoot.

Scoot delivery service arrives in Scotland

Wholesaler Booker's new delivery platform Scoot has made its way north of the border as two Premier store owners kick off the service in Scotland.

Sweet success for Mackie’s of Scotland

Mackie's of Scotland has hit a new milestone in its distribution across the UK with a presence for the brand across 1000 stores in the grocery channel.
A bottle of Goslings Spirited Sea sits on a wooden bannister of a ship with a ship's wheel blurred in the background.

New Goslings Rum docks in the UK

Love Drinks is set to bring an innovative new dark rum to the UK that has been aged whilst travelling at sea with Goslings Spirited Seas.
A billboard at a train station with the Smint summer campaign 2025 on it. The tagline reads 'Reset and Refresh'.

Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.

Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour

Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.
Pack shots of Cathedral City Our Mature Cheddar, Davidstow Cornwall Crackler Cheddar and Country Life Salted Butter.

Saputo Dairy products awarded a Royal Warrant

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II.
The Scottish Grocer Awards are a highlight of the retail calendar.

Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 and you can find out all about the different categories and how to enter here.
FareShare Scotland will redistribute the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection donations.

Appeal for food this Christmas

Scottish Grocer has joined forces with the FareShare charity to launch a Christmas Food Collection and we are reaching out to individuals and brands in the hope of securing support for the campaign.
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits at a table with an Espresso Martini in hand with a bottle of Tia Maria Cold Brew next to the cocktail serve.

Tia Maria and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are set to Shake up the Taste

Coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria has launched a new partnership with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor as part of its new 'Shake Up The Taste' campaign.
Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have been drivers of RTD chilled coffee, says Arla, the company behind the Starbucks products.

Starbucks RTDs says flavours fuel coffee demand

Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have driven ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee, says Arla, the firm behind Starbucks products.
Rugby Union players Emma Wassell and Sam Skinner both drink from Highland Spring bottles in the middle of Murrayfield Stadium.

Highland Spring champions Scottish Rugby

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has announced a new two-year partnership of Scottish Rugby to encourage healthy hydration through the sport.
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.

Cadbury kicks off footie promotion

Mondelēz International has kicked off its Cadbury FC promotion ahead of the incoming summer of sport with an on-pack promo across Cadbury and Maynards products.
Promotional image of Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange launch featuring a can of the new beer and classic Cruzcampo sitting on a windowsill on a wall.

Cruzcampo introduces Sevilla Orange beer flavour

Heineken UK has unveiled its new variant for its Spanish lager brand Cruzcampo with the new Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange flavour.
Guests gather in the ballroom at the Hilton Glasgow for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.