Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
Colin McLean, chief executive at CJ Lang & Son, stands at a podium delivering a talk during the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2025.

Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
A pack of M&M's Minis Cookies sit on top of a yellow background with the cookies around the pack.

Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border

Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
Brewdog and Mackie's join up to launch "Two Scoops"

Doric duo tie up to create unique beer

The new stout "Two Scoops" marks a partnership between Mackie's of Scotland and Brewdog using honeycomb from Mackie's and Brewdog's brewing skill.
Promotion for One Stop's refresh for the beer, wine and spirits category with pack shots of products and a QR code for Kopparberg cider.

One Stop announces reset for its off-trade selection

Convenience retail franchise One Stop has completed its third range reset of the year so far with a revamp across its beer, wine and spirits selection.
Bottles of Tomintoul whisky stand in water.

Tomintoul builds Cask Finish range with European wine

Cairngorms produced single malt whisky Tomintoul has built up its non-age statement series with the launch of three new wine cask finishes.
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.
Promotional image of KP Snacks' Heritage Campaign featuring pack shots of its brands including Wheat Crunchies, Discos, Nik Naks, Space Raiders and Royster's.

KP Snacks launches £45k retailer giveaway

Retailers have the chance to bag one of 90 £500 cash prizes in KP Snacks latest giveaway promotion with its Heritage Everyday Value crisps range.
Advert for the Kellanova 'Deck the Halls' competition for winter 2025 offering retailers the chance to win £10,000.

Kellanova spreads festive cheer with new ‘Deck the Shelves’ retailer competition

Kellanova is pushing retailers to 'Deck the Shelves' with Pringles and Cheez-It products with a new competition offering store owners the chance to win £10k.
KeyStore retailers benefit from Filshill's new Westway HQ, says chief sales and marketing officer Craig Brown.

Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill

JW Filshill’s move to its purpose-built HQ at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport, has massively improved its ability to do business – but it is the KeyStore wholesaler's people who distinguish it from its rivals, say bosses.
Pack shots of Knorr Wine Stock Pots including Red Wine and White Wine.

Knorr bottles flavour in new Wine Stock Pots

Unilever stock pot brand Knorr has bottled in a full bodied taste with the launch of its new Wine Stock Pot range in both Red Wine and White Wine variants.
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Business rates freeze urged by SRC

Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
A person holds a phone with Jisp app open on it to scan a product on a store shelf.

Jisp trials in-store NPD service

Retail tech firm Jisp has unveiled a new NPD service as part of its app offering, allowing brands to directly receive data on how new products perform.
Pack shots of White Claw Vodka including Premium Unflavoured, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango.

White Claw launches first ever vodka

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
The impressively fitted-out Scotmid Heartlands store that opened in Whitburn last year.

Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’

Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.