Awards Profile – The Innovation Award
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.
Merchandising breeds success
How to turn heads with bagged sweets
EVERYONE wants to be like a kid in a sweetshop once in a while and the image of...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
Striking the right balance on price
With a proliferation of price-marked packs now available across multiple categories, Scottish Grocer spoke to three leading retailers to find out their attitudes and...
MPs back tobacco generational ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed its second reading in Parliament and could stop consumers who turn 15 this year from ever legally buying tobacco.
A multipack dairy snack
Dairy Crest, the firm behind Cathedral City, has expanded its snack range with the launch of Cathedral City Snack Bar multipacks.
Available in Mature and...
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.
Check in on gin
THERE’S no question who the cool kid is in the spirits class at the moment as gin sales continue to show double digit growth...
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
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.
Polish brands land in the UK
Hancocks rolls out Wawel range
CONFECTIONERY specialist Hancocks has introduced some Polish flavours to its portfolio with the roll-out of a range of products from...
Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to talk about their Sustainability Champion award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
McColl’s Morrisons deal revives Safeway
Supermarket secures contract to supply over 1600 stores
SUPERMARKET brand Safeway is set to make a return thanks to a new supply deal reached between...
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024
Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.
Tortillas top take home
THE taste of tortilla chips is proving to be a big hit on the Big Night In occasion according to Walkers brand owner Pepsico.
Circular Economy Bill receives public backing
The Circular Economy Bill set to introduce charges on single-use disposable items has received support from the public following a consultation.
