Paul and Tiffany Kerruish, co-founders of Fynoderee Distillery stand next to a still in a warehouse.

Fynoderee auctions off rare bottle for RNLI

Fynoderee Distillery co-founders Paul and Tiffany Kerruish have auctioned off the first bottle of their new Refuge Manx Rum to raise funds for the RNLI.

Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest

Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.

Rise in retail crime is costing billions

The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
Three university graduates stand together taking a selfie.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Bottles of Hive Mind Dark Cherry Mead are lined up against a wall.

Hive Mind rolls out Dark Cherry Mead for young adults

Welsh brewery Hive Mind is set to bring mead to a younger generation of drinkers with the launch of its new Dark Cherry Traditional Mead bottles.
Exterior shot of KeyStore Duncan's in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia

Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
Asiyah and Jawad Javed, store owners of Spar Alloa Road, stand outside their store with the Snappy Shopper logo in the bottom right corner.

Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

Rates chaos is averted

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Pack shots of Boost Water + Electrolytes in Cherry, Strawberry & Peach and Citrus variants.

Boost Drinks enters flavoured water category

Soft drinks brand Boost has unveiled its latest development with the Boost Water+ range, a selection of functional water drinks with added electrolytes.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation

Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
A group of people open Co-op Selkirk using novelty scissors to cut a Co-op branded ribbon.

Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland

Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.

Surprises in store?

Market share taken by discounters like Aldi and Lidl has exploded in recent years. Both companies have major expansion plans and Lidl has recently...
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
Current and former members of Parliament, members of Sir Anwar Pervez's family and colleagues and Sir Anwar all gather in Parliament to mark 50 years of Bestway as well as Sir Anwar's 90th birthday celebrations.

Sir Anwar Pervez and the Bestway legacy is celebrated at Parliament

Current and former members of Parliament have celebrated the life of Sir Anwar Pervez at Parliament as the businessman turns 90 years old.
Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.