Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF calls for business growth opportunity

The SGF has called on ScotGov to announce relief for small businesses in Scotland in the upcoming Scottish Budget, to allow stores to build up investments.
Pack shots of Baileys Choc-Tails Collection.

Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw Wave Edition Berry & Grape and Peach & Apricot have been placed in front of a wave with sunset in the background as well as pieces of fruit.

Rubicon Raw is set to make Waves for energy sales

Fruit juice energy drinks brand Rubicon Raw has unveiled two new limited edition variants with its new Wave Editions drinks, aiming to drive up demand in the sector.
A display walkway marking Bestway's 50th anniversary stands in one of the wholesaler's depots marking exclusive promotions for the firm.

Bestway gives back to retailers for its 50th birthday

Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2025 with its flagship 'Thank You' promotional event, with a special tie in with its 50th anniversary.
Pack shots of Albert Bartlett Home Grown Potatoes with an on-pack promotion for A Minecraft Movie with an image of the promotional poster next to it with the text 'Portals, Potatoes & Prizes'.

Albert Bartlett joins A Minecraft Movie with potato promotion

Leading potato supplier Albert Bartlett has teamed up with the upcoming A Minecraft Movie with a new on-pack promotion across its fresh and chilled range.
Pack shots of Terry's Chocolate Easter range including Terry's Chocolate Orange Mini Eggs Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange White Mini Eggs Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Mint Easter Egg and Terry's Chocolate Orange Orange Cream Filled Egg.

Terry’s Chocolate aims to crack open sales with its Easter range

British chocolate brand Terry's has kicked off an ambition to drive up its sales across 2025 with a tranche of new Easter products for this season.
Still image from Quaker Oats 'Deliciously Ugly' 2025 campaign featuring a Quaker Oats branded bowl of porridge with fruit in it with text reading 'Lumpy Bumpy Messy Real'.

Quaker brings porridge back to the table with new campaign

Porridge oats brand Quaker is set to appeal to the consumer demand for healthy and convenient breakfasts with its new 'Deliciously Ugly' campaign.
A illustration showing the images of women without distinct feature for International Women's Day 2025. The International Women's Day logo sits in the bottom left corner with the hashtags #AccelerateAction and #IWD2025 in the bottom right corner.

Celebrating the influential women across convenience

Scottish Grocer has recognised the strengths of women across the convenience retail industry as part of International Women’s Day celebrations this year.
Pack shots of Hula Hoops Smoky Bacon.

Hula Hoops expands range with new Smoky Bacon flavour

Beloved crisps brand Hula Hoops is set to expand on its line-up of flavours with the announcement of its new Smoky Bacon variant.
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 shot of Made for Drinks Mr Trotter's Pork Scratching Flavoured Potato Crisps.

Made for Drink unveils Pork Scratching Crisps

Bar snacks-style brand Made for Drink has unveiled a new collaboration with pork scratchings brand Mr Trotter's for its new Pork Scratching Crisps.
(Left to right) Mike Igoe and Jonathan Rons, co-founders of C-Store Collective, Anna Malley, director of partnerships and acquisitions at Royal Mail, Sarah Mohammad, senior partnerships manager at Royal Mail, and John Heagney, co-founder of C-Store Collective, all stand in front of red Royal Mail lockers.

C-Store Collective and Royal Mail partnership gets stamp of approval

Industry expertise firm C-Store Collective has announced its new partnership with Royal Mail to bring its parcel locker service to convenience stores.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
A group of people stand in front of a Spar Scotland lorry with the new livery highlighting its winning streak at the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards with its three Symbol Group of the Year wins.

Spar Scotland unveils new lorry livery

Symbol group chain Spar Scotland has revealed its new eye-catching lorry livery highlighting its Achievers Award win for the third year in a row.
Twirl White Dipped pack shots.

Cadbury launches Twirl White Dipped

Cadbury chocolate has unveiled a new limited-edition bar for its Twirl range with the introduction of the new Twirl White Dipped.
Bottles of Monin Concentrate variants including Cold Brew, Matcha Green Tea, Chai Tea and Blueberry Matcha Green Tea with iced coffee serves in the glasses around them.

Monin aims to shake up at home iced drinks with concentrate range

Syrup brand Monin is set to revolutionise the at-home iced drinks occasions with the launch of its new specially crafted concentrates range.