Five people stand in front of a store holding a cheque, the man on the far left is wearing a white shirt with four women all dressed in dark colours to the right of him. They hold a cheque with the Fife Creamery logo on the top right hand corner with the cheque stating: ARDROSSAN WHITELEES COMMUNITY CENTRE, ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS

Fife Creamery sticks to wholehearted approach

Family run wholesaler Fife Creamery has kicked off its pledge to support local communities across Scotland with the first of its £1500 monthly donations.
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MUP claims called into question

TRDP raises doubts over MUP reports A BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ) study claiming minimum unit pricing has brought about a reduction in alcohol sales has...
A bottle of June Gin Mango & Passionfruit stands next to a balloon glass with a gin & tonic serve inside it.

June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit

Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits at a table with an Espresso Martini in hand with a bottle of Tia Maria Cold Brew next to the cocktail serve.

Tia Maria and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are set to Shake up the Taste

Coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria has launched a new partnership with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor as part of its new 'Shake Up The Taste' campaign.

FM seeks disposable vapes ban

Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
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Deadline for scheme near

Horizon compensation applications closing
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
Wrigley’s launches ‘Boss Breaks’ campaign pushing Gen Zs to chat to shopkeepers

Wrigley’s launches ‘Boss Breaks’ campaign

Wrigley's wants young workers to chat to shopkeepers to ease their stress.
An exterior shot of the Bladnoch Distillery featuring whisky barrels stacked up in the foreground of the image with the distillery's warehouse in the background with the words Bladnoch Distillery across the side of the warehouse wall.

Bladnoch gives a ‘dram back’ to encourage exploration

Bladnoch Distillery is offering consumers a chance to try before they buy with their whisky range in its new 'dram back' initiative.
Coca-Cola has a festive Santa design across a variety of cans and bottles.

Holidays are coming with Coca-Cola

Christmas magic is on its way to stores once again as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' (CCEP) festive activations return for this year – and the soft drinks giant has been explaining why it believes its brands are must stocks for 2024.
The new Belorante range of Italian wines from Treasury Wine Estates.

Market news | Belorante, Biona, Juice Burst

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Belorante, Biona and Juice Burst.
Exterior shot of The Filly Costcutter Filling Station.

Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers

Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
Cartons of Nescafé Iced Latte and Iced Caramel Latte stand against a blue background with the drinks poured out into ribbed glasses behind the cartons with ice.

Nescafé launches new Iced Latte coffee cartons

Coffee brand Nescafé has entered into the ready-to-drink iced coffee market for the first time with its new Nescafé Iced Latte multi-serve cartons.
Track and Trace has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads. 
A bottle of CRN57 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky with two drams served in glasses next to the bottle. All of this is sitting on top of a marble tabletop.

The Cairn Distillery encourages exploration with blended malt whisky range

The Cairn Distillery is set to give avid whisky drinkers a glimpse into its future through its range of blended malt scotch whisky, CRN57°.