A can of Irn-Bru stands against an orange background with golden Irn-Bru Girder design hangs next to it, suspended by a drawing of a crane.

Irn-Bru strikes Gold in new consumer campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has kicked off a one-of-a-kind promotional campaign that offers consumers the chance to win a truly unique prize.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
Image of the Peroni 'Only Peroni' campaign in Picadilly Circus in London.

Peroni unveils new campaign inspired by Italy

Italian lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro is set to establish itself alongside Italian masterpieces as part of its new marketing campaign 'Only Peroni'.

FareShare keeps it sweet at COP26

FARESHARE has added some sweetness to its campaign against food waste, by handing out ice creams to COP26 delegates in Glasgow. ON Tuesday 2 November,...

Report finds retailers on top of MUP

SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP). A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Aspall Cyder 2025 marketing campaign.

Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer

Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Harris Aslam is congratulated by Republic Technologies UK sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson, magazine editor Giles Blair and event host Craig Hill at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 in Glasgow.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer caught up with Greens Retail managing director Harris Aslam after he won the prestigious Industry Achievement honour at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Drinks sit on a white marble table with a bottle of Franklin & Sons Sicillian Lemon on the table next to a vase.

Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes

As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.

Soak up the end of summer sales with Innis & Gunn

Innis & Gunn aims to capitalise on the last of the sun for 2023 by driving up smaller formats, ideal for those elusive sunny days.
Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Integrating a retail giant

BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.

Meeting the party cocktail needs

The desire to enjoy cocktails at home has risen dramatically in recent years – whether that means consumers making their own or making the most of the convenience of RTDs. Here, Scottish Grocer highlights products from The Drinks Bureau, All Shook Up and Mixologist's Garden that retailers might want to stock.
Pack shots of Vadasz Kimchi Shot bottles.

Vadasz provides a boost of health with Kimchi Shot

Chilled pickles brand Vadasz has launched what it has called a first-to-market innovation with its new Kimchi Shot functional drink.
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DRS debate rages on at Holyrood

Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme

Pepsi charges up a new blue flavour

Britvic is set to super-charge sales this summer with the launch of new Pepsi Electric, a sugar-free limited edition blue cola variant of the popular drink.
Pack shots of Robinsons Wicked For Good promotion across its bottles including variants of Robinsons Amazifying Citrus Twist, Outstandiful Berry and Wonderfully Fruity Twist. There are also pack shots of Fruit Shoot variants Thrillifying Citrus and Sparkle Berry.

Wicked For Good promotion returns to Robinsons bottles

Fruit juice brand Robinsons has once again partnered up with Universal Pictures with a new on-pack promotion for Wicked: For Good.