The Isle of Tiree First Release single malt whisky has been crafted using traditional methods.

First legal Tiree whisky in 200 years

The Isle of Tiree Distillery has released its inaugural whisky – the first legal single malt produced on the Hebridean island in more than two centuries.

Anger at rates relief decision

Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Pack shots of Cointreau Margarita cans including Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.

Cointreau launches two RTD Margarita cans

French orange liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled two new additions to its RTD cocktails line up with an Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.
Two people clink together cans of Hive Mind Sparking Mead in a 'Cheers' action.

Hive Mind sparkling mead cans roll out to M&S stores

Welsh mead brewer Hive Mind has taken a significant step forward in the retail space with the launch of its Sparkling Mead products in M&S stores.
BrewDog points to a variety of formats it has for different big night in occasions.

BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions

Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.

Support for local suppliers

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
Shoppercentric found people plan to shop around at Christmas. But Scottish c-stores, especially, could gain visits through click and collect.

Shoppers plan to click and collect

SCOTTISH Christmas shoppers are buying their gifts online then picking them up from collection points in greater numbers than ever before. More than two...
Scotmid has raised an incredible £288,000 for Maggie's to support people with cancer and their family and friends.

Scotmid raises over £280k for Maggie’s

Scotmid has raised an incredible £288,000 for Maggie's to support people with cancer and their family and friends.
Jisp says its Scan & Save app is hugely popular.

Convenience in brief | Jisp, Knowledge Bank and Chivas news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Jisp, The Knowledge Bank and Chivas Brothers.
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Curiosities In the Garden and Out at Night.

Fruit-tella sparks Curiosities with new Jellies sweets

Fruit-tella has expanded on its Curiosities Jellies range with two new variants In the Garden as Out at Night to appeal to families and children.

Juice Burst comes out punching in new campaign

Fruit juice brand Juice Burst is set to benefit from its largest marketing campaign yet with the launch of the new 'Punchy to the Core' initiative.

Big birthday for Scotmid

Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday. The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
A bottle of Villa Cardea stands next to a wine glass with a Villa Cardea Limoncello Spritz cocktail in it with greenery in the background with oranges around the bottle and serve and a bowl of olives.

Villa Cardea Limoncello rolls out across Morrisons stores

Italian liqueur brand Villa Cardea has announced its second major supermarket listing for its limoncello with Morrisons stores across the country.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Advert for the Kellanova 'Deck the Halls' competition for winter 2025 offering retailers the chance to win £10,000.

Kellanova spreads festive cheer with new ‘Deck the Shelves’ retailer competition

Kellanova is pushing retailers to 'Deck the Shelves' with Pringles and Cheez-It products with a new competition offering store owners the chance to win £10k.