A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.
Images of Special Olympics GB athletes in red boxes with the Coca-Cola Special Olympics GB sponsorship logo in the bottom right corner of the images.

Coca-Cola announces sponsorship of Special Olympics GB

Soft drinks firm Coca-Cola has announced it will be the Headline Partner for the upcoming Special Olympics GB National Summer Games.

Symbols are vying for your business

Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.
A Lindt Pistachio Easter Egg lies on its back against a green background with Lindt Pistachio Truffles in a bowl to the left of the box, with a wooden spoon holding the truffles above the bowl, a flower to the bottom right of the image and a wide wooden tray at the top right.

Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg

Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.

Nisa supports Kirkcaldy convenience

Avens Retail has opened up its new store Kirkcaldy with support from Nisa Retail as the new fascia looks to elevate the convenience offering.
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ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban

The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...

Rubicon Raw is back on Boardmasters

Barr Soft Drinks energy brand Rubicon Raw has kicked off its partnership with Boardmasters Festival for the third year running with 60 tickets up for grabs.
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

ScotGov faces £166m court case with Biffa over DRS failings

Biffa's legal action against the Scottish Government is due to be heard at the Court of Session as the waste management firm seeks £166m in reparations.
Lagerita, from The Drinks Bureau, combines lager with margarita and has been launched in time for BBQ season.

The Drinks Bureau launches Lagerita

Fun RTD cocktails maker The Drinks Bureau is shaking things up with the UK’s first canned alcoholic Lagerita in grocery – with lager meeting margarita in "one seriously refreshing" can.
The Co-op store on Old Station Road, Biggar, has reopened after a major revamp.

Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.
Promotional image of Powerade Fifa World Cup 2026 campaign.

Powerade unveils new Fifa World Cup campaign

Sports drink brand Powerade has announced its new campaign as part of its partnership as the official sports drink of the Fifa World Cup 2026.
Reward the curious shopper with a range to suit newcomers to energy drinks, says Red Bull.

Red Bull offers tips on growing customer base

Red Bull reckons store owners need to cater to customers who are curious to try energy drinks and, here, the popular brand offers some advice.
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
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Get ready for the biggest event in Scottish retailing

The search is on. Scottish Grocer is calling on the nation’s retailers to shout about the fantastic work they do on a daily basis .
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, stands outside the Weymss Bay Co-op store holding Brownings products.

Brownings rolls out to Co-op stores

Kilmarnock bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has announced a new deal with Co-op that will see its goods roll out to stores across North Ayrshire.