Scotland’s top brands: 7. Mackie’s of Scotland
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 number seven.
A budget for the beer fan
Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains
LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Allwyn sets up for new Lotto game with launch boxes
The National Lottery operator Allwyn has sent out launch boxes to its retail partners to help prepare for the changes coming to the Lotto game on Sunday 7 June.
Celsius unveils sponsorship of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Energy drinks brand Celsius has been named as the Official Energy Drinks sponsor of the upcoming Netflix Live Event Heavyweight Match Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Scottish youth vape sales shock
Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
Sophie Williams stars in major Coca-Cola campaign around convenience stores
Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams has been chosen as one of six stars of a new major campaign from Coca-Cola to highlight convenience stores.
Londis Solo Convenience kicks off Allwyn shop refit work
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot have kicked off their store makeover plans after winning Allwyn's Local Retail Champions 2024 award.
UK vapes industry warns of taxing times
UK vapes industry leaders will gather next week to debate the impact of the new tax on products and to discuss how new vaping rules can protect consumers and responsible retailers.
Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs
Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.
Crumpton Oaks brings a 90s flair to the summer in new marketing campaign
Leading cider brand Crumpton Oaks is set to celebrate the summer months with a 90s rave flair with its new marketing campaign Happy Applecore.
Lipton kicks off new summer campaign
Iced tea brand Lipton has kicked off its first ever on-pack promotion for the summer months offering the chance to bag hundreds of music themed prizes.
Rates tweak is a welcome one
Mackay includes poundage shift in draft budget
Awards Profile – The Innovation Award
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.
