Day-Today Bankton was named Symbol Store of the Year (single store) at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

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.

Scottish Food & Drink Partnership unveils new vision for country

Double food and drink by 2030 A new strategy to drive growth in Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink industry has been unveiled by industry...

Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls

Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.

Making it on to most lists

BREAD appears on more shopping lists than any other product, says Warburtons, quoting Shopper Intelligence research from 2016. It says wrapped white bread continues to...
A can of Red Bull Curuba Summer Edition is next to a glass filled with the energy drink on a table with greenery blurred in the background.

Energising soft drinks with Red Bull

Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.

Getting the word out

Spending big on Orangina A MULTI-MILLION pound campaign promoting Orangina is underway with the goal of reaching close to two million consumers over the course...
A person carrying a wooden crate with the Growers Garden logo burned on to it with packs of Broccoli Chips inside the crate.

Growers Garden grows in multiples

Growers Garden is set for the UK’s major supermarkets after securing HSBC funds after the snacks firm received a major grant from the bank.

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...
Premier @ DUSA was crowned Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to discuss the store's ever-evolving soft drinks selection after it was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Spreading out with a TV ad

McLelland making noise on the small screen Scottish cheese producer Lactalis McLelland has been making a seriously strong bid to boost brand awareness with the...
Convenience retailers have the chance to win a £1,000 prize from milkshake brand Shaken Udder.

Convenience retailers can win £1,000 prize with Shaken Udder

Premium milkshake brand Shaken Udder is launching a campaign giving convenience retailers the chance to win a £1,000 prize as part of its 20th birthday celebrations.

Dark treats with a minty heart

CHOCOLATIER Elizabeth Shaw has launched a new dark chocolate which it is positioning as ideal for snacking on the go or as a treat. The...
Promotional image of competition between PepsiCo and Bestway offering retailers the chance to win a branded van.

Win a van in Walkers & Bestway partnership

Bestway members are in with the chance to win a new electric van complete with a customisable wrap in a new competition with PepsiCo.

Seasonal Schweppes mocktails

Halloween party hosts may also look to create some ghoulish cocktails and mocktails for their guests, and mixers are a key ingredient for this.

Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation

Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.

Wilkie waves goodbye to milk

Dairy industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie is to retire from the end of this month, it has been announced.