Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Integrating a retail giant

BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' (CCEP) retailer competition to win a new personalised EV van with its ARTD brands.

Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van

Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.

SBF rolls out new Ribena promotion

SBF GB&I is giving consumers the chance to win cash prizes, experience vouchers or holiday packages as part of its latest on-pack promotion for Ribena.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
A bottle of Glen Scotia 25 Year Old stands next to its wooden box package and a nosing glass with the Glen Scotia logo on it – the bottle was gifted to King Charles III.

King Charles III gifted 25 Year Old Glen Scotia whisky during Campbeltown visit

Campbeltown-based whisky firm Glen Scotia has gifted King Charles III a rare and bespoke bottle of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.
Nudie Snacks uses 'wonky vegetables' in the process of making its snacks range.

Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste

Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.

RYO tobacco duty rise

Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.
Pack shots of Swizzels Squashies Drumstick Despicable Me 4 Banana & Blueberry sweets.

Swizzels unveils updated Despicable Me 4 range

Sugar confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has updated the look across its Minions Squashies sweets in time for the franchise's new movie Despicable Me 4.
Grocery Aid staff charity auction

GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023

Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.

First minister confirms SGF keynote

First minister Nicola Sturgeon will give the keynote address at this year’s Scottish Grocers Federation Conference, which takes place on 29 and 30 October...
Exterior shot of Greens of Kirkcaldy.

Greens Retail named across four major growth indexes

Scottish retail chain Greens Retail has been named across major growth UK indexes, highlighting the firm's success and strength across all of 2025.
Head shots of Kate McFerran, Rehan Akram and Trevor Gordon.

DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change

Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.
Brad Pitt and Matthieu Perrin sit at a table with a bottle of Gardener Gin on it.

The Gardener Gin from Brad Pitt rolls to UK

Brad Pitt and the Perrin Family have unveiled the latest fruits of their partnership together with the new French Riviera The Gardener Gin release.
A bottle of Brunette Clear stands in the middle of the image to the left with coffee beans surrounding it and cocktail tools behind the bottle. In the image on the right, an espresso martini serve stands in the middle of the image with coffee beans around it, a bottle of Brunette Clear behind it along with some cocktail tools.

Brunette unveils its first clear coffee liqueur

French distiller Bordeaux Distilling Co has unveiled its first transparent coffee liqueur with the roll out of the new Brunette Clear Coffee Liqueur.
Police in Paisley mounted a major hunt for the killer of local retailer Javaid Ali in summer 2012. Last month Lee Anderson was convicted of culpable homicide and jailed for 15 years.

15 years jail for retailer’s killer

Court hears Javaid Ali was stabbed as he was getting the better of alcohol shoplifter in Paisley c-store A PAISLEY man has been jailed for...