Fynoderee auctions off rare bottle for RNLI
Fynoderee Distillery co-founders Paul and Tiffany Kerruish have auctioned off the first bottle of their new Refuge Manx Rum to raise funds for the RNLI.
Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest
Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.
Rise in retail crime is costing billions
The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Hive Mind rolls out Dark Cherry Mead for young adults
Welsh brewery Hive Mind is set to bring mead to a younger generation of drinkers with the launch of its new Dark Cherry Traditional Mead bottles.
Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia
Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Rates chaos is averted
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Boost Drinks enters flavoured water category
Soft drinks brand Boost has unveiled its latest development with the Boost Water+ range, a selection of functional water drinks with added electrolytes.
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland
Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.
Surprises in store?
Market share taken by discounters like Aldi and Lidl has exploded in recent years. Both companies have major expansion plans and Lidl has recently...
Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...
Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!
Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
Sir Anwar Pervez and the Bestway legacy is celebrated at Parliament
Current and former members of Parliament have celebrated the life of Sir Anwar Pervez at Parliament as the businessman turns 90 years old.
Trends insights that can drive growth
Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
