Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn

Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced. The figure was up...

Mixed bag budget for retailers

Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Imperial Brands' nicotine range including Players JPS, Regal Signature, Richmond and Blu Bar vapes in Banana Ice, Blueberry Ice and Grape variants.

Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC

Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin sits next to a golf ball on a tee in the middle of a green.

Eden Mill drives with Scottish Open

St. Andrews-based distiller Eden Mill has been named as the 'Official Gin' of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, seeing the brand on a global stage.
Drinks sit on a white marble table with a bottle of Franklin & Sons Sicillian Lemon on the table next to a vase.

Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes

As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.

Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts

Member’s bill has second reading this month
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Scotland’s top brands facing challenge of volatile market

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish food and drink brands.

Armstrong to host SG Awards 2019

The biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away and there are plenty of reasons to get excited for this year’s event
White Claw Tequila Smash cans are against a green background with a red outline on the Strawberry Lime variant and an orange outline on the Mango Passionfruit variant.

White Claw unveils new Tequila Smash brand

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has unveiled its latest brand launch with its new Tequila Smash RTD cans, marking a new first for the brand.

Mentos opens up to sharing

Perfetti Van Melle is set to grow the opportunity for confectionery sharing as the firm rolls out new Pouch Bags sharing packs across the Mentos brand.
Steve Rodell, managing director – retail & leisue at Christie & Co, sits at a desk.

Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co

Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Angellica Bell, TV presenter, holds a Dole fruit cup and a spoon to market the brand's summer campaign.

Shining on Dole in new summer campaign

TV presenter Angellica Bell has been announced as the face of Dole Sunshine Company's new marketing campaign, highlighting the brand's range.
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Making bank with PayPoint

PAYPOINT has reached an exclusive deal with emerging digital bank Monzo that will allow account holders to deposit cash through payment terminals.
Paul Cheema, founder of C-Talk, stands in front of Westminster with a bag of signed letters from retailers against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.

Retailers would close shops if Tobacco & Vapes Bill becomes law

One in 10 convenience store owners have said they would consider closing their shop if the Tobacco & Vapes Bill comes in, according to C-Talk.
Two staff members stands the Spar Scotland wholesale depot holding fundraising buckets for Marie Curie with the charity's branded van behind them.

Spar Scotland hits record-breaking fundraising for charity

Symbol group Spar Scotland has announced a record-breaking year for its charitable donations as the firm hit an impressive £200k donated to good causes.

JTI launches new trade platform

JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.