The Bru will get through

ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
Pack shots of Quadz Blue Razz, Cherry Daq, Lime Marg and Pink Marg.

Global Brands bolsters pre-drinks with Quadz

Drinks giant Global Brands reckons it can shake up pre-drinks with the introduction of Quadz that has been designed with the occasion in mind.
From left, owner Zaib Bal with Abdullah Bhatti outside the new Nisa Troon that gives local shoppers access to Co-op brand products.

New-look Nisa store for Scotland

Nisa operator Co-op Wholesale has launched only its second store in Scotland to feature the symbol's new-look proposition.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a lectern on a stage at the SWA 2025 Annual Conference.

Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage

With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Promotional image for the new Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD campaign showing a group of friends together enjoying the drink with the tagline 'Born ready to reunite with your crew'.

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola gears up for summer parties

Consumers and retailers stand the chance to win big in CCEP's new promotion for its ARTD brand Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola.
A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
Pack shots of Tequila Rose one litre bottles.

Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose

Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.

Overprovision for cigarettes

ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals
The impressively fitted-out Scotmid Heartlands store that opened in Whitburn last year.

Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’

Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.
A woman stands with her arms folded in the middle of a shop with the GroceryAid logo in front of her. The text to the left reads "The help you've earned".

GroceryAid unveils its biggest brand refresh in 168 years

Industry charity GroceryAid has unveiled its new brand refresh to highlight its breadth of services to the retail channel and reach more diverse audiences.

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
A pack of KitKat Formula 1 Chocolate Cars as well as a single pack and a chocolate car out of its pack sit on a finish line on a racetrack.

KitKat accelerates the break with new Formula 1 chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has unveiled its new Formula 1 Chocolate Car bars in the shape for a Formula 1 racing car in partnership with the motorsport.
A bottle of Sarti Rosa splashes down in a liquid with two wine glasses next to it fill with the spirit and fruit, with pieces of fruit splashing into the liquid as well.

Sarti Rosa aperitif lands in the UK

Italian aperitif brand Sarti Rosa has made its way to the UK as the Campari Group aims to drive up excitement for the Spritz cocktail market.
A bottle of Height of Arrows gin lies in a bush of yellow flowers.

Holyrood Distillery secures listing for gin

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has secured its first major supermarket listing for its award-winning Height of Arrows gin.
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.