Now not the time for DRS
The Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in 2022
National drive for Jet fuel
Jet is on a major marketing push with its latest campaign which aims to bring a whole new audience of younger motorists to the fuel brand.
Kingfisher Drinks struts out with the new Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava cider
Premium world beer, cider and spirits firm Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with the new Passion Fruit & Guava drink.
Greens Retail offers customers a discreet way to save on their shopping
Scottish convenience retail chain Greens Retail has launched pay-it-forward initiative across its estate allowing shoppers to save £1.50 off their shopping trip.
Sluggish sales disappoint
Halloween costumes fail to dress up October figures as SRC calls on Scottish budget to put cash into shoppers pockets.
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Madrà Excepcional launches Zero alcohol beer
Spanish-style lager brand Madrà Excepcional has entered the low- and no-alcohol market with the launch of its new Madrà Excepcional Zero 0.0% beer.
Charity says check it out
GroceryAid backs benefits awareness campaign
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is urging all retail staff who are facing hard times to take advantage of Benefits Awareness Month....
Gnaw on chocolate this Christmas
Premium chocolate brand Gnaw has unveiled a range of new flavours in its chocolate bar range, aiming to make the most of those cold winter nights in.
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van
Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.
MSP highlights retail crime crisis
Labour MSP Daniel Johnson has highlighted the recent rise in retail crime in a letter to the chief constable of Police Scotland that was signed by a number of convenience channel leaders.
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Awards Profile – The Entrepreneur Award 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, Director of GHSL Ltd and winner of The Entrepreneur Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
Brunette unveils its first clear coffee liqueur
French distiller Bordeaux Distilling Co has unveiled its first transparent coffee liqueur with the roll out of the new Brunette Clear Coffee Liqueur.
Seriously spreads out to Black Pepper
Seriously Cheddar has expanded on its Spreadable Cheese range with the addition of its new Black Pepper variant to help bring an extra kick.
