Edinburgh Gin lifts the spirits for Christmas

Edinburgh Gin aims to encourage more consumers to trade up for their gin gifting this year with the relaunch of its Christmas gin edition.

BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big

American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.
Till point sweets under threat?

Till point sweets under threat?

Draft government policy asks retailers and caterers to remove all confectionery from point of sale SCOTLAND’S retailers, including convenience store operators, look set to be...

Neurita Tequila is feeling the Love

Neurita Tequila has joined the Love Drinks portfolio of drinks with the distributor aiming to drive up popularity for margaritas at home through the brand.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series Wine Cask editions including Constantia Wine Cask Matured, Syrah Wine Cask Matured and Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask Matured. All three bottles stand on top of a wooden barrel.

Glasgow 1770 whisky experiments with wine casks

Local distiller The Glasgow Distillery has announced three limited edition single malt whiskies for Glasgow 1770 that have all finished in rare wine casks.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
The PRA's annual Scottish Roadshow is free for industry members to attend.

PRA roadshow to offer insights

Scottish forecourt operators will have the chance to find out all about the latest developments in the sector at a Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Roadshow later this month.

Giant launch for new Jammie Dodgers

Fox's Burton's Companies has gone big on the Jammie Dodgers brand with the launch of its new pack format with Jammie Dodgers Giant.

Symbols are vying for your business

Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.

Big birthday for Scotmid

Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday. The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Sustainability and community is at the heart of everything that Armadale Stores does, from its food to its bags .

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion of the Year

Sustainability and community is at the heart of everything that Armadale Stores does, from  its food to its bags.
Scotland Food & Drink industry conference

All together for food and drink

Leading lights of the Scottish food and drink industry are set to come together in Edinburgh this month for the Scotland Food & Drink industry conference.
Team members from IVG stand on a stage and accept the 'Innovation of the Decade' award at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 in Dubai.

IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device

British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema is urging the Scottish Government to take action to combat retail crime.

Call for action on retail crime

Convenience store bosses and industry leaders have been calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to combat soaring retail crime.
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema

Standing up to the criminals

Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
The tours at Jackton Distillery are interactive and engaging, and will drive brand awareness.

Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’

Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.