Mrs Tilly’s has secured a UK-wide Asda listing for its new vegan fudge SKU.

Fudge seals the deal

MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process
A young girl sits on a bench enjoying a New York Bakery bagel with a bag of the bagels next to her and the New York skyline in the background.

New York Bakery back on the small screen

New York Bakery's 'Bakes You There' campaign has returned to TV screens for 2026 following strong consumer engagement with the marketing last year.

Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016

Industry Achievement Award The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Kantar Worldpanel business unit director Mark Thomson

Sweet but slowing

Scots are famous for having a sweet tooth but Kantar Worldpanel’s Mark Thomson’s analysis suggests the nation is after pudding promos THE take-home desserts category,...

Report challenges food health plans

Official bodies hit back after obesity and public health activists criticise fat avoidance recommendations AN obesity charity has sparked heated debate after urging people to...
NOTES WITH COINS OVER

Support: what’s on offer for businesses

THE funding packages and reliefs available to retailers and other businesses has been changing on a near daily basis since early March.
Asda and Sainsburys

Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal

Competition watchdog launches investigation
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.

Festive chocs on the rise

CHRISTMAS chocolate saw sales value rise 5.3% in 2013 said Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International as it launched its festive range for this year. Consumers...
Davel Lewis, CEO, Tesco

Troon Express goes as Tesco shuts 43

Units in Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh also axed and new stores shelved as giant addresses trading problems FOUR Scottish stores are among the 43 across...
Post Office

Post Office sites attract attention

Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Two people sit holding Belhaven branded glasses with beer inside them and clink them together.

Belhaven serves a double win

Belhaven Brewery has picked up two gongs at recent award shows helping to highlight the quality of beer being brewed and the visitor experience.

Bestway takes Co-operative chain of pharmacy outlets

CASH & carry chain Bestway Group is buying the Co-operative Group’s pharmacy business for £620m. The keys will change hands in October. The grocery chain...

Ready meal sales soar

An increase in the number of small households has reduced the use of formal meal times and increased the use of ready meals, pre-packaged...
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving

EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.