Pack shots of Stoli Halapeño Pepper vodka.

Stoli introduces ‘Halapeño’ Pepper vodka

Vodka brand Stoli is set to deliver an extra bit of spice to the drinks cabinet with the roll out of its new Stoli Halapeño Pepper spirit.
Blucozade has blasted on to the scene with three drinks across the sub-brands.

Lucozade launches Blucozade range

Sports and energy drinks brand Lucozade has unveiled a major marketing offensive with its head-turning Blucozade range that it says will create real consumer excitement.

JTI finds Gold retailers

Five lucky winners have received £50k each as part of JTI UK's in-depot promo 'Go for Gold' which celebrated the launch of Mayfair Gold.
David Lonsdale

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 selection of spirits including Baileys, Haig Club, Gordons gin and Tanquery gin

Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season

Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.

Retailers square up to plain packs

As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change TIME is officially...
A person holds up a Morrisons More card against a Morrisons sign which is on a building with black panelling.

Morrisons launches new promotion for Daily stores

Morrisons has marked the rollout of its More Card to Morrisons Daily franchise stores with the launch of an exclusive new points promotion.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife have won Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards for two years running.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Plain packs go-ahead

But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
Pack shots of Unconform functional sachets against a multicoloured background.

Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets

Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.

Calls for NI style scheme

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed plans to increase funding for a high street stimulus scheme, renewing calls for a similar scheme to be introduced in Scotland
James Withers, chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink.

15m visitors looking local

2014 provides a huge opportunity for food and drink retailers and producers to raise the bar for Scottish products argues Scotland Food and Drink...

New directions

Kilwinning retailer Sandeep Dhaliwal has been running the family business for three years.  His fresh ideas and a major refurbishment have yielded great results. We...
A box of Nesquik Strawberry cereal stands behind a bowl with the cereal inside and a yellow jug which pours milk into the bowl.

Nesquik introduces new Strawberry flavour

Nestlé Cereals is set to turn cereal bowls across the UK pink with the launch of its Nesquik Strawberry variant, bringing its milkshake flavour to the cereal range for the first time.
Showcasing Scotland UK will allow Scottish producers to meet with buyers from across the home nations.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, FDF Scotland, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from The Fed, FDF Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink.
A person holds a bag of TRIP Magnesium Gummies and takes a few out with their other hand against a lilac purple background.

TRIP expands into the gummies market

Functional health benefits brand TRIP has expanded into the gummies market for the first time with the launch of its TRIP Magnesium Gummies.