Bags of sweets

Bags of attention for sharing packs

Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Single-use vape sales are in decline

Younger consumers across the UK have already began to swap over to refillable vape options ahead of the ban, according to research from the University College London.
Jolly Rancher sweets are laid out against a black background.

Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland

Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
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Alarm at DRS grows louder

Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.

Stay ahead in hair care

SHAMPOO and conditioner have remained a necessity while shoppers have cut back on other items in tough economic times according to Nicola Bradbury of...

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight Returns

SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight returns September 3 – 18 following a hiatus during Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink 2015. The nationwide event...

Freezing out Brexit

THE British Frozen Food Federation has launched a series of new resources to support the industry with the ongoing challenges of Brexit.
JTI #IgiveAButt campaign

Stub out litter bugs

JTI has launched a new scheme aimed at reducing cigarette butt littering.
C-store retailers could benefit by stocking a range of party foods for the coronation. Picture: Shutterstock/JeniFoto

Coronation countdown

The coronation of King Charles III could be a crowning glory in terms of basket spend and footfall for savvy c-store retailers.

Battle of the Borders

IT was 46 years ago that Glasgow-born retailer George McCusker moved to Hawick, then the centre of Scotland’s knitwear industry. Looking back, he remembers the...
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Aldi reaches for sixth spot

Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months DEEP discounter Aldi could...

Bestway plans a power push

BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes wholesalers Bestway and Batleys, is targeting major growth in the next five years. And it’s putting together a team it calls...

Co-ops complete merger

INDEPENDENT co-operatives Scotmid and Penrith Co-operative Society have completed the merger announced earlier this year. Penrith’s turnover for the year ended 7 January 2013 was...
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.

Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’

Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging. The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...
A chilled section featuring a range of soft drinks options.

20p deposit value is confirmed for DRS

Exchange for Change has confirmed the deposit amount across in-scope containers for the DRS will be 20p when it goes live in October 2027.

Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll

Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.