JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
A bottle of Falkland Whisky is against a dark background.

The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling

Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.
Pack shots of the new The Pizza Company The Meatballer pizza.

The Pizza Company serves up The Meatballer for the Euros

The Pizza Company is keen to kick off excitement around the Euros with the launch of its new limited edition pizza variant The Meatballer.
A trio of men stand on a stage at The Fed awards as the Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out.

Aberdeen retailer honoured with Lifetime Achievement gong at The Fed Awards

Aberdonian newsagent Jim Maitland received the Lifetime Achievement award from fellow retailers at the Fed Awards 2025.
Investing in jet washes is popular with PRA members, says executive director Gordon Balmer.

Forecourt operators ‘face many hurdles’

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is working hard to promote members' best interests as forecourt operators face many ongoing challenges.
Pack shots of Baileys Caramel Sauce bottles.

Baileys Caramel Sauce lands in Spar Scotland stores

The Flava People has extended listings for its alcohol-free Baileys Caramel Sauce bottles into Spar Scotland stores in time for Christmas.
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.
The Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Sampling Kit stands on a wooden table with sample bottles balanced on top of the kit as a hand reaches for the second bottle from the right. There are larger bottles blurred out in the background of the image.

Explore whisky in new Isle of Raasay Tasting Pack

Hebridean distillers Isle of Raasay is set to introduce consumers to a world of oak maturation exploration in whisky with its new Series Tasting Pack.
Pack shots of LazyDay Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cakes.

Lazy Day scoops Great Taste Award for vegan Caterpillar Cake

Free-from treats brand Lazy Day has scooped up a one-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards for its Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cake packs.
A woman sits drinking from a can of Pepsi Cherry & Vanilla Flavour in a park.

Pepsi launches summer campaign for ice cream flavours

Soft drinks brand Pepsi has introduced a new marketing campaign around its Pepsi Treats ice cream flavours complete with a new and unique character.

Taking real pride in Scottish produce

Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.
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Town centres struggle

Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
A person holds up two cans of Au Vodka Tango one in Apple and one in Orange with the drinks spilling out the top of the cans.

Au Vodka teams up with Tango on new cocktail cans

Welsh vodka brand Au Vodka has partnered up with Carlsberg Britvic to roll out a new RTD range with the new Au Vodka Tango cocktail serves.

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.
A collage of Scottish convenience stores including Day-Today Bankton, KeyStore Cults, Spar Renfrew and Premier Cupar.

Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report

Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.