Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.

Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
Promotion for Tango on-pack giveaway offering prizes from £1 to £10,000.

Tango on-pack promotion offers up to £10k cash prize

Soft drinks brand Tango has kicked off a bold new on-pack promotion offering consumers the chance bag up to £10,000 in cash.

MSPs to discuss MUP

MSPs are set to table a discussion on MUP on 6 February in a chamber meeting as media reports on a rise to the minimum set price to be announced this week.
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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.
A shop till with the MHouse MPos software instaleld on it, showcasing the firm's new technology and brand design. The text at the bottom reads "Take Control. Gain Insights. Drive Profitability. The new MHouse is here". The firm's logo is under the text.

MHouse unveils rebrand and upgraded product suite at NCS 2025

MHouse has unveiled its new brand identity and upgraded suite of products with the ambition to help ensure retailers are suitably-equipped for modern demands.
Pack shots of Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach cans.

Monster unveils a Cosmic new flavour

CCEP has a Cosmic new addition to its Monster Nitro range with the launch of the new Cosmic Peach flavour to the energy drinks range.
Pack shots of Fierce & Friends beer range.

Aldi brings in a Fierce touch to its Beer Festival

Aberdeen-based craft brewer Fierce Beer has launched a new collaboration series with other brewers across the UK as part of Aldi's Scottish Beer Festival.
Promotional image for United Wholesale Scotland's Win a Scotland Football Top! for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament with shelves filled with beer packs to the right of the promotional image.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – United Wholesale Scotland

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

Industry fires Brexit warning shot

Leaders warn no deal could spell disaster for Scotland SCOTLAND’S food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit. In...
A person passes a tube of Pringles Sour Cream & Onion to another person.

Pringles unveils new marketing platform focused on sharing

Pringles has launched its new 'Pass the Pringles' marketing platform with the aim of driving up sales from the sharing occasion with consumers.
Politician With Signs

Crime continues to plague retail sector

CONVENIENCE stores in Scotland continue to be badly affected by retail crime, according to the latest report from the Scottish Grocers Federation.
Visual from the St Pierre ATL campaign featuring a man holding sesame seed brioche burger buns with a pack of St Pierre Sesame Seed Burger Buns in the bottom left with the phrase "For France's sake, not the plastic cheese'

St Pierre loafs it onto the small screen in campaign

Premium bakery brand St Pierre is set to make its television debut as the brand unveils the new key visuals for its above-the-line marketing campaign.
Illustration of the new Mrs Hinch's Cosy Season range of cleaning product from Procter & Gamble.

Last chance for the Mrs Hinch Cosy Season P&G range

Consumers have been urged to stock up on the P&G Mrs Hinch Cosy Season range while stock lasts as the limited edition autumn scent comes to an end.
Till area of convenience store

Calling time on booze curbs

Drink and retail trade bodies have united to condemn proposals to severely restrict alcohol marketing in Scotland.
The front entrance of a Costcutter store featuring signage for the symbol group as well as signage for the Post Office.

Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative

UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.