Brexit saga continues
Lack of clarity over future relationship with the EU damaging for retail and agriculture
Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials
CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat.
Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
In with the new
If your aim for 2016 is to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one, what in particular should you pay attention to?
RECENT...
Scotmid goes large
SCOTMID is adding magnifiers to its shelves to make checking pack labels easier for people.
Scotmid reckons it’s the first retailer in Scotland to install...
Top 10 Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands 2024
Take a look at the top 10 alcoholic drink brands in Scotland for 2024, according to Kantar
Fisherman’s Friend fights back hay fever
Throat pain relief lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend is out to drive up volume sales for the incoming hay fever season with its new marketing campaign.
Flavours of the year?
NEW products will again play a big part in the performance of flavoured cider this year, predicts market research firm Nielsen in its latest...
Get the prep done now
With a raft of rule changes for tobacco sales coming into force this spring, Scottish Grocer takes a look at how larger packs and...
Hydration with a hint
WITH research from Mintel suggesting one in three consumers are looking for sugar-free soft drinks that are high in quality, Nestlé Waters is introducing...
Bringing fun to the fans
AS a worldwide partner for the competition, Heineken plans to bring the Rugby World Cup closer to fans and is offering consumers the chance...
Value here to stay?
Tough economic times saw value brands developed in many categories including laundry and household. The brandowners say they’re here for the long haul.
ONE result...
Soup of the nation?
THE latest soup to hit the chiller shelves of the nation is making the most of its Caledonian connections.
William Sword, manufacturer of pies and...
Ignite awards strike a light
Imperial Tobacco’s inaugural Ignite awards – its search for the UK’s best tobacco retailers linked to its Ignite incentive, rewards and training programme –...
Court battle ahead over plain packs vote
TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations.
Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
A record year of retail giving
SCOTTISH retailers gave more to good causes than ever before last year.
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022/23
Insights from top brands, suppliers and experts should stand Scottish retailers in good stead as the convenience channel continues to evolve
