New limits bring sales hangover

Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change. Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...
The new look for Black and McCallum's aligns with the revamp Belhaven Best saw in 2023.

Belhaven gives stouts a new look

Scottish brewer Belhaven has revealed a new look across two of its stout variants, helping to add consistency across its canned beer range.

McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living

HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.

Cold Town Beer brews a new look

Cold Town Beer has unveiled a major brand refresh complete with a bold new look across the entire range as well as an increased can size.
A can of Vault City Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Imperial Pastry Stout stands on a table with a chocolate bar balanced on top of the can, a glass with the stout inside it to the left of the image and bars of Dubai-Style Chocolate piled up to the right of the can.

Vault City brews into Dubai chocolate trend with new stout beer

Edinburgh sour beer brewer Vault City has unveiled its latest dessert stout brew with a new beer inspired by the viral Dubai-Chocolate trend.
A group of locals help to open Portree Co-op in Skye with a novelty pair of scissors being used to cut the ribbon at the store's door.

Co-op reopens its store in Skye

Portree's Co-op Bank Street store has reopened on the Isle of Skye, following eight weeks of renovations to help transform the store.
Jamie Sanders, from JTI, told SGF delegates that the illegal trade harmed their businesses.

Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade

Scottish convenience store retailers have been hearing from JTI UK public affairs manager Jamie Sanders why it is important for them to help crack down on illicit tobacco sellers.
Crowd of people celebrating at the Achievers Awards 2026.

Achievers Awards 2026 winners revealed

The winners of the Scottish Wholesale Association's annual Achievers Awards have been revealed, celebrating the industry's hard graft over the last year.
Promotional image of Butterkist Wicked promotion featuring packs of Butterkist popcorn with the film on them against a green background with the Wicked logo in the top right corner.

Butterkist defies gravity with new Wicked promo

KP Snacks popcorn brand Butterkist has teamed up with Universal Pictures for celebrate the launch of the new film Wicked with a new on-pack promotion.
A pack of Nescafé KitKat Latte sits on a table with a cup of the coffee standing next to it.

KitKat joins the Nescafé coffee range

Nescafé has worked with chocolate brand KitKat on the launch of Nescafé Latte KitKat, marking the latest Nestlé confectionery coffee collaboration.

UK DRS delayed to 2027

The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.
Promotional image of the partnership between McCoy's crisps and the NFL here in the UK, the text reads 'It's Crunch Time'.

KP brings a crunch to the NFL

McCoy's is set to bring the crunch to the NFL in the UK and Ireland as the KP Snacks brand has been announced as the savoury snacks partner of the sport.

Taylors Snacks fits crisps to the month

Taylors Snacks aims to build up excitement with consumers throughout the month of January through its range of crisps options.
Pack shots of Peacock Cider Passion Fruit & Guava.

Kingfisher Drinks struts out with the new Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava cider

Premium world beer, cider and spirits firm Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with the new Passion Fruit & Guava drink.
Product shots of Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce bottles.

Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup

Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.
TV ad for Butterkist featuring a pile of popcorn in a red room with the Butterkist logo in the centre.

Butterkist pops on the small screen

Popcorn brand Butterkist is set to sponsor the film programming on Channel 4, including during the key Halloween and Christmas seasonal periods.