Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Pack shots of Walkers crisps Halloween limited edition designs including Wotsits Giant, Quavers and Monster Munch Pickled Onion.

Walkers brings a thrill to crisps for Halloween

Walkers crisps is set to bring a thrilling addition to the shelves with the roll out of its new Halloween-themed limited edition packaging across its brands.

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.
Pack shots of Capri Sun Zero Orange with themed Halloween designs for 2025 with individual pouches showcasing the limited edition looks.

Capri-Sun brings back its Halloween themed packs

Fruit juice brand Capri-Sun has embraced the Halloween spirit of fancy dress with the return of its limited edition pack designs.
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.
Pack shots of Tequila Rose one litre bottles.

Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose

Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 6 & 7

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 6 and 7.
Packshots of Signature Action menthol capsule range in a 17-pack format.

STG UK expands on Signature Action range with 17-pack format

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced the latest expansion of its Signature Action menthol capsule range with the launch of a new 17-pack format.
Premium beers and ciders, such as Moretti and Old Mout, will be popular throughout the festive season, says Heineken UK.

Heineken plugs premium beers and ciders

Premium beers and ciders, such as Moretti and Old Mout, will be popular throughout the festive season with shoppers looking to treat themselves, says Heineken UK.

Multiples struggle

Symbols, Sainsbury’s and Co-op ahead of game DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl continued to register substantial sales growth as Britain geared up for the 2015 festive...
Police in Paisley mounted a major hunt for the killer of local retailer Javaid Ali in summer 2012. Last month Lee Anderson was convicted of culpable homicide and jailed for 15 years.

15 years jail for retailer’s killer

Court hears Javaid Ali was stabbed as he was getting the better of alcohol shoplifter in Paisley c-store A PAISLEY man has been jailed for...
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Coronavirus grants extended

Grants now available for multiple business properties THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties. Launched last month, the small business...
Carol Graham and Robert Graham of Graham's Family Dairy placing votes at protein polls.

Graham’s took to the protein polls to find new flavour

Graham's The Family Dairy has unveiled the next flavour in its 25 Protein range following a vote on the variant at the Royal Highland Show.
The front entrance of a Costcutter store featuring signage for the symbol group as well as signage for the Post Office.

Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative

UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
Exterior shot of The Filly Costcutter Filling Station.

Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers

Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
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.