Red Bull drinks Pink in new flavour

Red Bull continues to meet the demand for fresh flavours in the energy drinks category with the roll out of its new The Pink Edition Sugarfree variant.
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full range of lagers promised, and a new Scottish connection.

Beer brand flies back

LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Darts star Luke Littler holds a pack of KP Nuts Original Salted Peanuts.

KP Nuts is right on target with Luke Littler darts partnership

KP Nuts has partnered up with darts sensation Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championships to help drive up the brand's awareness this Christmas.
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw energy drinks range.

Bowl over with fruit energy drinks

AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.
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.
Pack shots of Forest Feast Matcha Chocolate Almonds.

Forest Feast rolls out new Matcha Chocolate Almonds

Snacking brand Forest Feast has unveiled its new Matcha Chocolate Almonds packs in a bid to deliver a more permissible indulgent treat to the market.
woman putting bottle in jacket

SGF wants Govt support for Police Scotland as shoplifting hits record high

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is calling for long-term support for Police Scotland to tackle retail crime after the latest Scottish Government figures show a deluge of shop theft devastating local businesses and risking the safety of retail workers.   
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Promotional image for Kellanova Flavour Fest '25 with pack shots of Pringles Sour Cream & Onion and Cheez-It Snap'd Double Cheese.

Kellanova hits the road with Pringles and Cheez-It for Flavour Fest ’25

Snacking giant Kellanova is set to hit the road this summer with its two brand Pringles and Cheez-It for two weeks of wholesaler depot takeovers.

PayPoint promises new approach

But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...

Simpson drinks bill rejected

THE attempt to introduce a wide series of new measures designed to further restrict alcohol sales and marketing looks likely to fail after a...
Pack shot of Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Cask bottle with the outer pack behind the bottle.

Tomatin whisky opens up its portfolio with new Double Cask

Highland single malt whisky brand Tomatin has unveiled its new dram designed for general retail with the launch of Double Cask.

A West End debut

Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
Angela Constance, justice secretary for the Scottish Government.

ScotGov urges extension of post office compensation law

Angela Constance MSP has once again urged a UK-wide approach to clearing the convictions of sub-postmasters in a written letter to Westminster.

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Labour reaffirms UK commitment to DRS

Labour has confirmed the ongoing commitment from Westminster to deliver a fully operational deposit return scheme by October 2027.