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KeyStore retailers benefit from Filshill's new Westway HQ, says chief sales and marketing officer Craig Brown.

Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill

20 March 2024
Coca-Cola and Fanta are leaders in the soft drinks category, claim CCEP bosses.

Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP

19 March 2024
Easter will be all about gifting to loved ones this year, according to Mondelez International.

Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range

19 March 2024
The new Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin.

Market News | Altos, Brothers, Ukiyo, Fosters

18 March 2024
Tomintoul Distillery has helped the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team buy new equipment.

Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news

18 March 2024
The new RTDs featuring the Ciroc and Absolut vodka brands.

Cheers to new vodka RTDs

15 March 2024
Hamlyns products now come in eco-friendly paper bags – meeting consumer sustainability desires.

Hamlyns lays out its green credentials

15 March 2024
Shamly and Vikas Sud, whose GHSL Ltd business owns Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden, are congratulated by Laura McDermaid, of Philip Morris, and Scottish Grocer Awards host Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – The Innovation Award

14 March 2024
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

14 March 2024
Various World of Sweets brands have unveiled new products for this Easter.

Easter treats from World of Sweets

13 March 2024
The IVG2400 offers consumers four flavour pods per device at a better-for-value price, says its maker.

IVG aims to offer vape debate solution

13 March 2024
Retailers can scratch up some extra sales with key link-up offers across snacking, says Tayto.

Mr Porky can deliver a protein fix

12 March 2024
The launch of the Scotmid and RNLI competition for youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news

12 March 2024
The Dessert Bar range from Divine.

Market News | Weetabix, Divine, Twix, Nocco

11 March 2024
Shaken Udder is keen to attract shoppers to its range, which it says is a premium offering.

Shaken Udder highlights trade-up opportunities

11 March 2024
Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

8 March 2024
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