Pack shots of Creamy Tobacco Blu pods.

Imperial Brands launches Creamy Tobacco Blu vape pods

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has expanded its Blu Bar vapes range to a total 16 flavours with the addition of its new Creamy Tobacco variant.

First minister confirms SGF keynote

First minister Nicola Sturgeon will give the keynote address at this year’s Scottish Grocers Federation Conference, which takes place on 29 and 30 October...
The team working at independent bottling firm at Tailored Spirits.

Tailored Spirits records strongest trade year yet

Specialist whisky bottling firm Tailored Spirits Co has announced its strongest trading year yet as it lines up plans for growth across 2026.

Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016

Industry Achievement Award The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Pack shots of Cadbury &More 2026 rebrand including Cadbury &More Biscoff, &More Caramel Nut Crunch and &More Nutty Praline Crisp.

Cadbury &More debuts new Biscoff flavour and rebrand

Mondelēz International has unveiled a complete rebrand for its Cadbury &More range alongside the introduction of the new &More Biscoff bar.

Food to go sales ready to soar

IGD expects on-the-go snacks and drinks to hit £16bn FOOD to go is one of the fastest-growing categories in food and drink retailing – in...
Cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free with on-pack promotion for 007 First Light.

Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Free hits UK with 007 First Light promo

A global redesign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free has landed on shelves across the UK with a unique promotion for the upcoming 007 First Light videogame.

Sugar tax draft law published

THE Westminster Government has published draft legislation on a sugar levy scheduled to come into force from April 2018. Under the proposed legislation, soft drinks...
A woman jumps over the Coca-Cola logo.

Coca-Cola announced as Soft Drinks Partner of Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Drinks giants The Coca-Cola Company and CCEP have been named as the Official Soft Drinks Partner for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors

Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...
Packs of The Protein Ball Co Snack Packs stand upright on a table in Peanut Butter, Blueberry Oat Muffin and Salted Caramel flavours.

The Protein Ball Co rolls out new multipacks

Protein snacks brand The Protein Ball Co has unveiled its new multipacks format with the introduction of its new Snack Packs range.
Wilson Rea (pictured) recently converted his Lanark shop to KeyStore More.

KeyStore More brand has official launch

WHOLESALER JW Filshill has officially unveiled its new KeyStore More fascia with 11 stores
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Overprovision for cigarettes

ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals
Staff members from Ali's Nisa in Royston stand with Mirren King.

Ali’s Nisa supports global dreams for young dancer

Ali's Nisa in Royston has helped to support a young dancer in the Glasgow area as she prepares to take part in the Dance World Cup finals this summer.

Gender imbalance still plagues retail

Women in retail speak out at Holyrood