Education ‘will help smokers to switch’
Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
Evapo offers fake vape advice
Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.
Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice
Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive
BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.
CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Kellanova kicks off football camps campaign
The Kellanova team has been on a visit to Scottish wholesalers and retailers to celebrate the launch of its Kellogg’s Football Camps that will be running during the school summer holidays.
Matthew Algie supports the future
Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.
Cadbury celebrates 200 years of providing treats
As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, Mondelēz International explains why the chocolate brand is ideal for meeting indulgent big night in shopping missions.
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with store manager Kushnood Mahmood to find out more about what makes Day-Today Bankton stand out from the crowd, and so a worthy winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Symbol Store of the Year.
Product of the Year opens 2025 nominations
Product of the Year has opened up nominations for its 2025 awards as the firm once again seeks to find the most innovative UK product launches of the year.
Asda builds Foundation of support
Asda Foundation has opened up invitations to its second round of grants following highland dance group Dannsairean MÃ iri's own success story with a grant.
