Bring a flair this Valentine’s

Three brands have offered their selection to help retailers to elevate the offer for Valentine's Day this year, with a focus for some at-home cocktail serves.

Rates chaos is averted

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Packshots of Takis Intense Nacho.

Takis unveils new flavour with Intense Nacho

Viral snacking sensation Takis has introduced its first non-spicy snack to its range with the launch of Intense Nacho flavour.
A group of people between stands at the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2024.

Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025

Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label is next to two cocktail serves set against an orange and yellow background.

Diageo celebrates a Royal Five

Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
Costcutter store

Teams line up for challenge

Bestway has brought together the field sales teams for its Best-one and Costcutter symbol stores.
A pack of Liquorice Flyers Four Pack lies against an orange background with single Flyers sweets scattered around the packet.

Stockley’s expands liquorice sweets with new Flyers four pack

Nostalgic sweet firm Stockley's has announced a new format for its Liquorice Flyers range with the introduction of its new Four Pack Multi-flavours on-the-go Flyers.

Virtue wins for Asda stores

Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.

Social levy back on the agenda

The Scottish Government is considering resurrecting its “social responsibility” tax on alcohol retailers, following the publication of figures showing almost three-quarters of the country’s...
The PRA Forecourt Roadshow Scotland attracts plenty of visitors and trade stands.

PRA roadshow helps to drive growth

Forecourt operators and exhibitors alike hailed the Petrol Retailers Association's recent Scottish roadshow as a huge success.
Pack shot of the BrewDog Punk IPA summer 2026 campaign offering consumers the chance to win a year of beer.

BrewDog capitalises on a summer of football with new campaign

Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog has kicked off a massive new on-pack promotion in a bid to drive up sales throughout the summer months.
Packs of Baileys Chocolate Peanut and Cashews Nut Mix and Baileys Caramelised Nut Mix with a cream background.

Baileys introduces Nut Mix duo

Irish chocolatiers Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolates range in time for the festive season with two new Nut Mix variants.

Scotland’s top brands: 4. Bells Food Group

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.4 – Bells.
A group of people stand in the doorway of Spar Market Pinkie Farm Convenience to celebrate the store's 10th anniversary.

Pinkie Farm marks 10 year anniversary

Musselburgh store Pinkie Farm Convenience has celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations with an in-store party offering consumers plenty of goodies.

Belhaven has a premium offer for quiet nights

Belhaven pushes retailers to consider the more low-key occasions as a good opportunity to push premium beer sales and encourage consumers to trade up.