SGF calls for retail support in general election manifesto
The SGF has set up its stall for the General Election as part of its new manifesto which highlights five key areas the next government needs to prioritise.
Fife Creamery offers the space for innovation
Wholesaler Fife Creamery is set to keep tails wagging in Scotland with its new Utterly Mutterly ice cream for dogs which came due to its new innovation hub.
RaceTrack Pitstop opens new store
Central belt retail chain Premier RaceTrack Pitstop has opened a new store in Wishaw which bosses believe showcases where the future of convenience retail lies.
Hipflask Spirits lines up in Morrisons
Award-winning spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has made its way to Morrisons stores across Scotland for the first time, with listings in six stores.
Trends insights that can drive growth
Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
Convenience in brief | PayPoint, the Fed, SRC
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from PayPoint, the Fed and the Scottish Retail Consortium.
McCain drives support for McDonald’s charity
McCain Foods has marked 35 years of the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK with massive donations to help take some stress out of families' challenging times.
Support for Swinney and Forbes
Retail industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of John Swinney and Kate Forbes as the new leaders of the Scottish Government – and vowed to work closely with them.
Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Growth in store for convenience, says Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic has laid out the opportunities for convenience retailers to make the most out of in its annual Soft Drinks Review.
Belhaven pushes Euros off-trade opportunities
Belhaven reckons retailers can capitalise on consumers seeking fun in the sun with at-home gatherings – especially with Scotland playing in the Euros.
Cadbury partners with Alzheimer’s Research
Cadbury has shown its support for Alzheimer's Research UK with the launch if its Memory Bar Boxes in a bid to grow awareness and support for the charity.
Scotmid donates £50k to cancer research
Scotmid has donated £50,000 to the Jamieson Spatial Laboratory, a Glasgow-based Cancer Research UK centre to support funding for state-of-the-art equipment.
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
Free Skwishee Day returns
Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.
Asda heads sponsorship at Scotland Food & Drink event
Major supermarket chain Asda has been announced as the headline sponsor for Scotland Food & Drink's inaugural Excellence Summit event.
