Beer brand flies back
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Bestway marks 50 years with a host of celebrations and a night at the...
Bestway Wholesale is set to mark 50 years of the business this year with a raft of celebration opportunities, including a night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart
Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.
Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail
Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
UWS on its symbol benefits
United Wholesale Scotland lays out the benefits it can offer retailers who join the Day-Today fascia group including money savings on energy.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2021: Pandemic winds continue to blow
Questions remain, but some categories are still benefitting from lockdown trends
Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP
The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
Whitebox ramps up global expansion
Edinburgh-based RTD brand Whitebox Cocktails has set its sights on the global market with its new partnership with worldwide marketing firm Aritsan Spirits.
New MUP ‘will do little to help’
Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
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...
ScotGov announces business rates relief
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to provide some relief on domestic business rates and national insurance tax in its 2026-27 Budget.
The Pizza Company serves up The Meatballer for the Euros
The Pizza Company is keen to kick off excitement around the Euros with the launch of its new limited edition pizza variant The Meatballer.
Scottish Grocer and FareShare support communities
Charities and community groups across Scotland saw an uplift in produce donations thanks to the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection held in association with FareShare.
Unconform brings a trio of cold brew coffees to cans
Canned coffee brand Unconform is set to disrupt the iced coffee sector with a trio of new vegan Cold Brew variants with added health benefits.
Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks
Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
