Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a lectern on a stage at the SWA 2025 Annual Conference.

Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage

With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Two people stand outside Go Local Dumbarton Road holding a pair of novelty scissors at the store's door to mark the opening of the location.

Glasgow’s first Go Local store opens its doors

Go Local, the symbol group operated by Parfetts, has opened its first store in the Glasgow area with experienced retailer Nathalie Fullerton.
Promotional image for the launch of Jam Shed Jammy Red Wine & Cola cans with a can of the drink next to a glass with the drink inside.

Jam Shed blends red wine and cola in a can

Wine brand Jam Shed is set to reinvigorate the RTD sector with the launch of its new Jammy Red Wine X Cola canned cocktail serve.
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Dip & Dunk with Roasted Red Pepper.

Pilgrims Choice unveils Dip & Dunk snacks range

Cheese brand Pilgrims Choice is set to revitalise the natural snacking market with the launch of its new Dip & Dunk cheese snack packs.
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
A young girl stands on a football pitch wearing the Kellogg's x Puma football top.

Kellogg’s Football Camps return with free places up for grabs

Kellogg's Football Camps have returned for the third year running as the cereal brand has partnered up with Celtic FC and Rangers FC for Scotland.
The Sud family stands together for an image.

RaceTrack Pitstop marks 15th anniversary

The Sud family has celebrated their 15th anniversary of running the RaceTrack Pitstop range of stores in the Greater Glasgow area.
Pack shots of Vogo party pouches in Raspberry Blast, Tropical Deluxe, Strawberry Splash and Citrus Zing.

Bring a spirited party with new VOGO pouches

Scottish drinks firm Young Spirits has introduced a new concept for the Scottish convenience RTD category with its new VOGO party pouch range.
Pack shots of Golden Wonder Goalden Balls.

Golden Wonder scores with Goalden Balls launch

Snacks brand Golden Wonder is set to kick off some extra flavour int time for the Fifa World Cup this summer with its new Goalden Balls NPD.
Pack shots of Extra Plus single packs and bottle formats.

Extra launches premium Extra Plus range

Chewing gum brand Extra has unveiled its new Extra Plus range, a premium option for the category complete with additional functional ingredients.
A can, a bottle and a pint glass of Skinny Brands lager stand against a yellow background.

Global Brands acquires Skinny Brands low-calorie beer

Drinks giant Global Brands has acquired the Skinny Brands off-trade range as the firm continues to reaffirm its commitment to invest in varied off-trade options.
Pack shots of Wilkinson Sword Intuition Quattro.

Wilkinson Sword Intuition upgrades Quattro razor for safer shave

Women's shaving brand Wilkinson Sword Intuition has upgraded its Quattro razor series in a bid to deliver a safer shaving experience for customers.
Images of the Evolo Rapid Charge EV charger.

Certas Energy unveils new Evolo EV charging offer

Certas Energy has introduced its new electric vehicle charing offer with the roll out of its Evolo Rapid Charge units to tap into rising demand from motorists.
A chilled section featuring a range of soft drinks options.

20p deposit value is confirmed for DRS

Exchange for Change has confirmed the deposit amount across in-scope containers for the DRS will be 20p when it goes live in October 2027.
Pack shots of Primula Protein tubes.

Primula taps into health with new Protein cheese

Squeezy cheese brand Primula is set to tap into the rising demand for functional food options across retail with its new Primula Protein tubes.
Pack shots of Nerds Gummy Clusters Cherry Lemonade.

Nerds Gummy Clusters introduces new Cherry Lemonade flavour

Nerds is set to tap into the demand for sour fruity confectionery with the new Cherry Lemonade flavour launch for the Gummy Clusters range.