Awards Profile – Industry Achievement
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose
Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.
Healthy Living Programme boss reveals ambitions
The director of the Healthy Living Programme has spoken about her vision for the future as the scheme celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Convenience in brief | Nisa, Spar, SWA
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Nisa, Spar and the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Cathedral City relaunches PMP format
Saputo Dairy UK has relaunched its ÂŁ2.59 PMPs across Cathedral City 200g packs across the convenience channel, offering better value on the shelf.
A new Plus point from The Fed
Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk
Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
Allwyn awards ÂŁ40k to 22 retailers
National Lottery operator Allwyn has handed out massive cash prizes to 22 retailers as part of its Site, Stock, Sell online quarterly draw.
Young’s kicks off Scampi relaunch
Frozen seafood brand Young's has unveiled a complete revamp of its Scampi range, complete with new packaging along with major recipe changes.
UK votes for the top gin brand
Premium gin brand Whitley Neill has been voted as the number one gin brand in the UK, according to a new survey from Sevanta Brandvue.
Chancellor confirms rise in worker wages
Workers' wages are set to increase in April next year, adding further expenses for store owners to contend with on top of rises to tax.
Simon Howie brings home the Beef Bacon
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new alternative to pork bacon with its new packs of Streaky Beef Bacon in Smoked and Unsmoked variants.
Retailers ‘face ÂŁ13m rates hike’
The Scottish Retail Consortium is warning that retailers could face a ÂŁ13million hike in business rates in the new year and is calling for Holyrood ministers to take action to help businesses.
Space Raiders expands on PMP portfolio
KP Snacks is set to support retailers in capitalising on the demand for more barbecue flavours with the launch of Space Raiders Saucy BBQ in a ÂŁ1.25 PMP format.
PRA roadshow helps to drive growth
Forecourt operators and exhibitors alike hailed the Petrol Retailers Association's recent Scottish roadshow as a huge success.
Dan Brown acquires ownership of Pinkie Farm
Dan Brown and his family have acquired 100% ownership of Pinkie Farm from the Sands family, expressing an ambition to expand the convenience retail business.