Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 3, 4 & 5

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 3-5.
There have been warnings over the dangers of over-exposure to glycerol found in slush-ice drinks.

Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’

Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.
Pack shots of McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.

McVitie’s rolls out new Digestives Jaffa Cakes flavour

Global snacking firm pladis has brought Jaffa Cakes into the biscuits category with the launch of the limited edition McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.
PROTEIN drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options.

Are you ready to bring a boost to your üFit breakfast?

Protein drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options.

Scotland tops retail vacancies

Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK
Dr Roger Henderson, GP and spokesperson for Olbas, sits at a table with pack shots of Olbas Bath and Olbas For Children Inhalant Decongestant Oil.

Olbas prepares parents for cold season

Decongestant brand Olbas has recommended retailer to stay well-stocked on its range of winter remedy options to support parents during the flu season.
Former AG Barr commercial director Jonathan Kemp is joining the board of Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hills.

Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board

FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
British indie star Johnny Marr is headlining the GroceryAid Checkout Scotland event on 5 September.

GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed

The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.
a man and woman put a plastic bottle into a DRS machine

The time to prepare for DRS has arrived

With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Vape and cigarettes

Vape group calls for a VAT cut

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has called on the UK Government to consider reducing VAT on vape products in a bid to curb smoking.
Promotional image for Cadbury's The Great Retail Ideas Exchange.

Last call for the Cadbury Great Retail Ideas Exchange

Mondelēz International has urged retailers to get their final submissions in for the Cadbury The Great Retail Ideas Exchange before the competition closes.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.

Bladnoch unveils final dram for Waterfall Series

Bladnoch distillery has rounded off its Waterfall Series of whiskies with its new Waterfall 05 2024 Edition marking the fifth and final dram in the series.
Images of Special Olympics GB athletes in red boxes with the Coca-Cola Special Olympics GB sponsorship logo in the bottom right corner of the images.

Coca-Cola announces sponsorship of Special Olympics GB

Soft drinks firm Coca-Cola has announced it will be the Headline Partner for the upcoming Special Olympics GB National Summer Games.

A taste of the curious

Edinburgh based sour beer makers Vault City Brewing has found the top ten cities most likely to try new flavours across the alcohol section.
Man In Front Of Spar truck

Spar Scotland takes to the TV

SPAR has been appearing on the small screen as part of a new media campaign for the retail brand.