The Walker's Shortbread travel retail display in an airport's duty free section.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils travel retail campaign for Christmas

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new marketing campaign for the travel retail sector for Christmas this year, with Andy Murray taking centre stage.
A pack of KitKat Formula 1 Chocolate Cars as well as a single pack and a chocolate car out of its pack sit on a finish line on a racetrack.

KitKat accelerates the break with new Formula 1 chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has unveiled its new Formula 1 Chocolate Car bars in the shape for a Formula 1 racing car in partnership with the motorsport.
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint teams up with TikTok on new vouchers

Payment services firm PayPoint has partnered up with social media site TikTok to offer vouchers in-store which can be redeemed on the app.

Academics call for warnings

But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Pack shots of Happi Oat Milk Chocolate Pistachio Crunch Easter egg.

Happi joins Dubai chocolate craze with pistachio Easter egg

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has unveiled its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg, allowing plant-based shoppers to take part in the viral consumer trend.

Soft drinks beat £10bn

A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners GOOD weather and the trend to...
A group of people hold bottles of VK Squashka up to the camera.

VK Squashka range debuts in Scotmid stores

VK Squashka has made its debut in Scotmid stores across Scotland as the brand continues to drive up sales with its core audience of young adults.

The fight goes on

Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP Dennis and Linda say they’re...
April Pollock, Morrisons buying manager – local sourcing Scotland.

Retail Game Changers: Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

New directions

Kilwinning retailer Sandeep Dhaliwal has been running the family business for three years.  His fresh ideas and a major refurbishment have yielded great results. We...
A group of Spar team members stand in front of a Spar lorry with livery for the Spin into Spring activation across it.

Spar kicks off new ‘Spin into Spring’ activation

Spar Scotland has kicked off its spring activation 'Spin into Spring' in a bid to drive up engagement with shoppers and raise footfall across its estate.
Charles Wilson, Booker

Profit grows as like for likes fall

Display ban and poor weather hold back store sales WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker has announced a rise in profits but a fall in...
Pack shots of Lyle's Golden Syrup Ice Cream with Honeycomb Pieces and Ice Cream with Gooey Syrup Swirls.

Lyle’s Golden Syrup introduces new ice cream range

British syrups brand Lyle's Golden Syrup has announced its latest move into the ice cream sector with its new Lyle's Golden Syrup Ice Cream range.

PayPoint makes EPOS pitch

THE C-STORE industry could be set for major in-store technology competition after payment services giant PayPoint launched its new PayPoint One platform, offering EPOS,...
Pack shots of Barrat Sweet Shop Super Mario Galaxy sweets.

Barratt unveils Super Mario Galaxy collaboration

Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled its new collaboration with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with new limited edition packs of sweets.

Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike

Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business