Pack shots of Red Bull Summer Edition Citrus Zest and Sugar Free variants.

Red Bull freshens up with Citrus Summer flavour

Red Bull is set to freshen up the energy drinks aisle this year through its new Summer Edition cans that come with a Citrus Zest twist.
Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.

Poretti range grows with alcohol-free lager

Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.
Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales and footfall figures.

Retail slump prompts calls for help

Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.

Scotmid launches deposit return

SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...

Rates set to vary

SHOPS of similar size and rateable value in different parts of Scotland could find themselves paying significantly different commercial rates after the country’s local...
Two packs of the new Three Robins oat milk Smoothie pouches sit on a table with fruit and vegetables around them.

Three Robins expands into Smoothies

Oat milk brand Three Robins has expanded into the Smoothies market with the launch of two fruit and veg packed flavour variants.
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UWS prepares for the future

Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
Packs of Gnaw impulse chocolate bars are stacked on a countertop with a cafe scene in the background. Variants include Honeycomb + Caramel, Popcorn + Peanut, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Seville Orange.

GNAW chocolate brings a four-strong impulse range to the table

Artisanal chocolate brand GNAW has unveiled a new range of milk chocolate impulse bars as the brand aims to expand its presence across store floors.
Advert for Carling's SPFL 2025-26 season campaign.

Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign

Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
Pack shots of Young's Popcorn Scampi Bites and Young's Golden Scampi.

Young’s kicks off Scampi relaunch

Frozen seafood brand Young's has unveiled a complete revamp of its Scampi range, complete with new packaging along with major recipe changes.
Andrew Kenney, central operations director at BP, and Graham Watson, store owner of Premier Watson's Grocers.

SGF unveils new vice-president

The SGF has announced that bp director Andy Kenney will take on the position of vice president of its board as Graham Watson steps into the president role.
Graham Watson, president at the SGF, stands holding a flag with the Scotland Loves Local logo on it with colleague Katie McKenzie-Wilson.

SGF encourages stores to fly the flag for local businesses

The SGF has backed the upcoming Scotland Loves Local week in June to highlight the importance of supporting community businesses in Scotland.
Packs of illicit disposable vapes sit on a counter.

Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on

New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
Pack shots of Soopa Hooch Blue Raspberry and Soopa Hooch Cherry Cola.

Soopa Hooch rolls out to Asda stores

RTD brand Soopa Hooch has secured a new listing in Asda locations across the UK for its Blue Raspberry and Cherry Cola variants.
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FM open to vouchers

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
Pack shots of Golden Wonder's festive range for 2025 including Turkey & Stuffing, Glazed Ham Baubles, Honey Glazed Ham Christmas Tree Toritillas and Beef & Gravy Ridges.

Golden Wonder gets into the Christmas spirit with new festive crisps flavours

Golden Wonder has unveiled a new line-up of festive flavours for the Christmas season this year, offering some seasonal tastes along with unique textures.