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Stocking up on some premium beer options can open up the category to consumers, says Innis & Gunn.

Innis & Gunn offers the pints of difference

24 November 2023
Mangrove Global reckons the at-home cocktails trend could drive premium sales.

Bank on the cocktail trend, says Mangrove Global

24 November 2023
Nielsen reckons there will be a strong performance over Christmas despite the rising costs.

Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts

24 November 2023
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

24 November 2023
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

MSP highlights retail crime crisis

24 November 2023
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Call for Scottish business rates freeze

24 November 2023

Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel

24 November 2023

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23 November 2023
Keeping a selection of seasonal stock, such as Edinburgh Christmas Gin, before December can target early shoppers.

Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock

21 November 2023
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

21 November 2023
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

13 November 2023
The new Alpen Delight bars come in six different flavours.

Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs

13 November 2023
Dame Kelly Holmes, Ross Edgley and Sir Chris Hoy celebrate their special relay triathlon success.

Convenience in brief | Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas news

13 November 2023
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

10 November 2023
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

10 November 2023
Opened in Ayrshire in 1945, Brownings is now a familiar name across Scotland.

Loyalty a key ingredient for Brownings the Bakers

10 November 2023
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