Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice
Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
Hot chocolate joins basket
Champagne slips off the RPI list as stir fry and Kindles come into the mix
BLUEBERRIES, white rum and hot chocolate are just some of...
Edinburgh firm eyes c-stores
Edinburgh-based start-up Drinkly has rebranded as Shoply as the home-delivery service looks to snap up more c-store business
Raising whisky for Hogmanay
While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
Specials rise as core tea slows
TEA is a long-established favourite in British homes. That’s as true in Scotland as elsewhere in the UK, although there are some differences, particularly...
Discounters glitter at Christmas
ONE million more shoppers headed to Aldi and Lidl over Christmas, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
The figures, published for...
Gulf’s got the look
GULF has launched a new uniform range to be rolled out across its forecourts in Scotland from this month.
The new uniforms have been described...
Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards
The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.
Rich shoppers want it cheap
WEALTHY British consumers are among the keenest bargain hunters in the nation’s supermarkets and stores and last year launches of economy food and drinks...
Jisp enhances its Scan & Save loyalty scheme
Jisp has rolled out a new barcode scanning software across its Scan & Save feature, in a bid to offer consumers a more seamless experience when using the app.
Staying home for Valentine’s
Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.
Converting the estate
Morrisons has outlined plans to convert the majority of its McColls stores to the Morrisons Daily format.
Shaking up on shelves
THE team behind award-winning Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid has launched a new canned cocktail brand.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2022
Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland 2022 (excluding alcohol).
Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships
Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
Ringing the changes
SCOTTISH pastry and pie manufacturer, Bells Food Group, has completed the first part of a three-year £3.6m investment programme which doubles pastry production capacity...
