A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...

Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade

Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
A pack of Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kit Chocolate Orange lies on a red surface with a bowl of the popcorn ready-made next to it with Christmas decorations around the bottle.

Popcorn Kitchen builds up the Christmas collection with Choc Orange variant

Popcorn Kitchen has unveiled its latest festive Popcorn Kit for families this season with the new Chocolate Orange Segments variant.

Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal

LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
Sir Boyd Tunnock receiving his award from the Salvation Army

Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock

Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...
Belhaven's Scottish Oat Stout won Gold at the World Beer Awards in 2022.

A stout choice for consumers

Belhaven Brewery reckons its stout options will be popular with consumers through the winter months and into 2024 – making them must-stocks for convenience store retailers.
Headshot of Stephane Berset, UK general manager at JTI UK.

JTI appoints new general manager for the UK

Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.

Two cider brands say cheers to summer

Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
A still image from the Magners summer 2025 campaign and sees people running in the image to the left with the phrase 'It's Magnertism'. The image to the right sees a Magners bottle being poured into a Magners pint glass against an orange background.

Magners brings a fizz to summer in new campaign

Irish cider brand Magners is set to bring some extra energy to the cider sector for the summer with its new marketing campaign 'That's Magnertism'.

Join us in green revolution plea

Scotland’s £12.4bn food and drink industry urged to combine sustainability with economic growth A set of green “ambitions” designed to make Scotland’s food and...
The new Nisa Local opened by Jay Javed and PGNJ Ltd in Rutherglen.

PGNJ Ltd grows its store network

Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.

Whitebox ramps up global expansion

Edinburgh-based RTD brand Whitebox Cocktails has set its sights on the global market with its new partnership with worldwide marketing firm Aritsan Spirits.
Pack shots of Walkers Heinz Tomato Ketchup crisps and Walkers Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce.

Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return

Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.

Nine in a row for Margiotta

Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian