Pack shots of Irn-Bru Zero Cherry 500ml bottles and two litre bottles.

Irn-Bru introduces new Cherry flavour to Zero sugar range

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has expanded on its range of Zero sugar drinks with the addition of its new Cherry flavour as a core new addition to the range.
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Price cuts see food sales fall

Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll. EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
Packets of Popcorn Kitchen Gingerbread Popcorn lie against a red background with pieces of the popcorn dotted around them.

Popcorn Kitchen embraces a seasonal touch with Gingerbread Popcorn

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delved into the Christmas cupboard for its latest flavour innovation of Gingerbread Popcorn.

Top 10 Scottish take-home alcoholic brands 2025

Discover which Scottish alcoholic drink brands have made it into the Top 10 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator’s latest data.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

ScotGov opens new ‘Action on Vapes’ consultation

The Scottish Government has opened a new consultation to receive views on plans to limit displays, packaging and the appearance of nicotine products in stores.

SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS

John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...

CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet

CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.

Red Bull runs home with new multipack

Red Bull is set to drive up the take-home energy drinks mission with consumers with the launch of its new variety four can multipack.
Kyle Byers (left) category buyer for non-food and pet categories at JW Filshill and Stuart Auld, category buyer for food and third-party supply.

Filshill bolsters commercial team in new hires

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its buying team with the appointment of two new team members to newly created positions.
Interior image of the VB Distribution depot.

VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty

Nicotine products distributor VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval under the Vaping Products Duty scheme ahead of it going live.
vaping shop display

Vaping display of ignorance

Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.

Small and mighty

SOME retailers might not consider 400 sq ft a lot of room – to Idnan Hanif, of U-Save in Stoneyburn in West Lothian, it...

Heverlee has a foxy new look

An updated new look for Heverlee lager has hit shelves across the off-trade as the brand aims to offer a more premium look to consumers through the brand.
Wrigley’s launches ‘Boss Breaks’ campaign pushing Gen Zs to chat to shopkeepers

Wrigley’s launches ‘Boss Breaks’ campaign

Wrigley's wants young workers to chat to shopkeepers to ease their stress.

Snack time with Squeaky Bean

The Compleat Food Group aims to build on the plant-based offer in stores with four new launches from its meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean.