Storefront of Premier Broadway Convenience Store in Oxgangs, Edinburgh.

Premier kicks off January with new scratchcards promotion

UK symbol group Premier is set drive footfall for its retailers through a new scratchcard promotion as part of its wider 5,000 stores celebrations.
Breaking the sounds of silence

Breaking the sounds of silence – Glen Keith distillery re-opening

THE boom in Scotch whisky manufacturing is continuing, One of the latest signs came last month when Scottish Government cabinet secretary for rural affairs...

Hinch the home this winter

Procter & Gamble has launched its latest limited edition collection inspired by brand ambassador Mrs Hinch with the Winter Faves collection.

Great year for Mrs Tilly’s

MRS Tilly’s has been celebrating another strong year, with the Scottish brand enjoying double-digit growth across the business. Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled...
Before and after: Imperial removed tobacco gantries following convictions.

Crime Doesn’t Pay

IMPERIAL Tobacco has relaunched its anti-illicit tobacco trade website as part of its ongoing ‘Suspect it? Report it!’ trade campaign.
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Convenience is still on top

C-stores fastest growing in grocery
Lidl Granton Road, Edinburgh, is the discounter’s largest store in Scotland.

Lidl’s largest in Scotland

Edinburgh store opens after refurbishment

Pyramid salting – flavoured natural salt crystals

INTERNATIONAL salt manufacturer Salinity is rolling out the Cyprus brand Falksalt. Its large pyramid-shaped crystals are flavoured during formation and the initial range includes...
A tartan box with an image of Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, with the Worldpanel logo in a white box next to her headshot.

Brand demand is high in Scotland

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 50 Scottish Brands in Scotland for 2025.

DRS business case raises big questions

SCOTTISH Grocer analysis of the Scottish Government’s business case for DRS has raised questions over the figures at the heart of deposit return.
Marlboro

Marlboro makeover

TOBACCO firm Philip Morris has unveiled new pack designs for Marlboro, the UK’s number one premium cigarette brand. Marlboro Red, Gold, Silver Blue, Ice...

Glucose hit in a flat pack

COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) is aiming to bring something different to the energy market with the launch of Monster Hydro, a non-carbonated energy drink. Available...
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A slither of growth for grocery

Scottish food sales enjoyed a modest increase in July, up 1.8% on the previous year .

Bringing in crustomers

Popular frozen pizza brand Chicago Town has now entered the convenience market, with the launch of its Pizza to Go concept

Pandemic support

INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid has reported a rise in demand for its services during the pandemic.

GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.