Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.
Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, sits at a boardroom table with McGhee's products across the table.

McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research

Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.
Pack shots of Hovis Best of Both with the Wicked For Good 2025 on pack promotion.

Hovis bakes up a trip of a lifetime in Wicked For Good pack promotion

Hovis has partnered up with Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good with an exclusive on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a family trip to Canada.
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McCain’s charity donation supports Family Fund

Chips brand McCain has doubled its 2023 donation to leading UK charity Family Fund.
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
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Events count in stores

Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.

Booker given Makro OK

GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK. The news was confirmed last month by...
Jack and Victor

Old pals come to the party

Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.
Cans of Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition are in the middle of an orange and blue background design with the outlines of mountains and clouds in the background. The left can is Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition Nessie Nectar and on the right is Irn-Bru XTRA Unicorn Tears.

Irn-Bru XTRA introduces mysterious Legend Editions range

Scottish consumers will be kept guessing all summer long as Irn-Bru XTRA has rolled out two new mystery flavours with the new Legends Edition.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.
The Healthy Living Programme team held a Welby Big Breakfast event on Skye with the help of Armadale Stores.

Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength crash through a whisky cask with red and green lighting.

Glasgow Distillery rolls out for Christmas

The Glasgow Distillery is set to help whisky fans to celebrate even more this Christmas, with new limited edition launches and a city centre showcase.
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Will Tesco Express join c-store group?

Constitutional change would allow major multiples into ACS MULTIPLE grocers could soon be allowed membership of the Association of Convenience Stores, if a vote on...
Food to go station at a bp forecourt.

Driving consumers to bp dealerships

Forecourt dealer bp reckons its offer is best suited to match the modern day demands from shoppers who visit forecourt sites, with an expansive FTG range.

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.
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Industry reacts to DRS

Soft drinks firms told us their views on the Scottish Government’s DRS scheme .