Smirnoff Ice unveils new pack design
Diageo RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has marked 25 years of production with the unveiling of a new brand look as well as the roll out of a new canned format.
Sales grow but units slowing
C-stores will beat supermarkets while store expansion tails back
CONVENIENCE store sales should see significantly more growth than supermarkets’ in the next five years but...
Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge
Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
Unitas launches own-label range
Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.
SGF publishes new Election manifesto
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has launched its Scottish Election manifesto urging MSPs to champion local convenience stores.
Four Loko hits the Jackpot on new flavour for summer
High-ABV RTD brand Four Loko has unveiled its new Jackpot variant bringing a raspberry ripple flavour to the off-trade category.
One Stop confirms Scottish expansion
Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents”
TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
Communication is key on cup charges
The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Del Monte freezes over a new release
Canned fruit brand Del Monte has moved into the frozen aisle with the launch of its Frozen British Strawberries exclusively to Iceland stores in the UK.
Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage
With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.
*shopt kicks off new retailer giveaway campaign
Cash rewards app *shopt has unveiled a new update across its app along with a new prize giveaway to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...
Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
PM signals pay change
Tax credits in the firing line as pre summer Budget speech says Britain should become a high-wage economy
BRITAIN’S retailers and many retail workers could...
Open up to Curiosity with new whisky from The Balvenie
Speyside whisky brand The Balvenie has launched its latest drams in its Stories Range with the A Collection of Curious Casks, with two coming to retail.
Fisherman’s Friend fights back hay fever
Throat pain relief lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend is out to drive up volume sales for the incoming hay fever season with its new marketing campaign.
