Costcutter on the tube

SYMBOL operation Costcutter Supermarkets Group reckons it’s punching above its digital communications weight to the benefit of its retailers. The firm says its latest YouTube...

Foster’s rocks unleashes new campaign

Heineken is launching an above-the-line campaign to support its latest innovation, Foster’s Rocks. This range of flavoured lagers is available now in two distinct...

SGF joins anti-assault vow

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
barr-profits-drop

Soft bubble goes pop

AG Barr has said that it expects to see sales down by 10% and profits by as much as 20%
Dundee’s The Yard awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard wins £10k from Spar’s Community Cashback campaign

Dundee’s The Yard has been awarded £10,000 from SPAR Scotland as part of its national Community Cashback campaign. The specialist charity creates play opportunities...

RRED talks to BDSA

THE organiser of RRED, the Responsible Retailing of Energy Drinks campaign, Edinburgh councillor Norma Austin Hart (pictured),  has been meeting with industry group the...
Till point sweets under threat?

Till point sweets under threat?

Draft government policy asks retailers and caterers to remove all confectionery from point of sale SCOTLAND’S retailers, including convenience store operators, look set to be...
Sudeep Shetty, Britvic CTO

Tech boss for Britvic

BRITVIC has appointed Sudeep Shetty as group chief information officer

Pay hikes not sustainable

Retailer groups say proposed NLW increases will cut staff totals PLANNED increases to the National Living Wage could be unsustainable, convenience retail bodies have warned. The...
Bazooka bounces back

Bazooka bounces back – Bubble gum Budz

TEENAGERS are the target market for the relaunched Bazooka bubble gum range. With pocket money prices, graffiti-style packaging and a range of characters –...

Summer’s cold hot stuff

SOFT drinks firm Britvic is inviting consumers to tea this summer. But there won’t be a kettle in sight as the company is kicking off...
Promotional image for the new campaign around the *shopt app update for summer 2026.

*shopt kicks off new retailer giveaway campaign

Cash rewards app *shopt has unveiled a new update across its app along with a new prize giveaway to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
Pack shot of the Cadbury FC Dairy Milk Cadbury Buttons as well as Maynards Bassets Jelly Babies.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Mondelēz International

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Shajaz Ali is congratulated by Booker Group retail development controller Barry Forbes and 2023 awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year

Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.

Charity chief to retire

RETAIL industry charity GroceryAid has announced that its director general, Gillian Barker, is to retire later this year. She commented: “Every working day at GroceryAid...
Dr Kirstie McCallum

Halewood’s spirit doctor

Dr Kirstie McCallum has taken up the mantle at Halewood Artisanal Spirits, as its new master blender.