Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards
Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
New directions
Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
Popcorn Kitchen builds up the Christmas collection with Choc Orange variant
Popcorn Kitchen has unveiled its latest festive Popcorn Kit for families this season with the new Chocolate Orange Segments variant.
Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal
LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock
Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army
Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...
A stout choice for consumers
Belhaven Brewery reckons its stout options will be popular with consumers through the winter months and into 2024 – making them must-stocks for convenience store retailers.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Two cider brands say cheers to summer
Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Magners brings a fizz to summer in new campaign
Irish cider brand Magners is set to bring some extra energy to the cider sector for the summer with its new marketing campaign 'That's Magnertism'.
Join us in green revolution plea
Scotland’s £12.4bn food and drink industry urged to combine sustainability with economic growth
A set of green “ambitions” designed to make Scotland’s food and...
PGNJ Ltd grows its store network
Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
Whitebox ramps up global expansion
Edinburgh-based RTD brand Whitebox Cocktails has set its sights on the global market with its new partnership with worldwide marketing firm Aritsan Spirits.
Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return
Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.
Nine in a row for Margiotta
Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian
