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United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
A man is packing a paper bag with groceries with the Scoot logo on the bag. The man is also wearing some Scoot branded clothing.

Scoot delivery marks 100th store launch

Booker's rapid delivery platform Scoot has recently rolled out to its 100th store, marking a major milestone for the wholesaler's store service.

Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike

Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
Pack shots of Lucozade Alert Ultimate Energy and Mango Peachade.

Lucozade Alert unveils new fruity flavour duo

Suntory Beverage & Food has expanded on its Lucozade Alert energy drinks range with two new fruit flavoured additions to its 250ml can range.
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Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Promotional image of Angel 20k Holiday Collection vapes with its Tropical Ice variant championed in the image.

Angel 20k unveils new Holiday Collection vapes range

British vaping brand Angel has introduced a new Holiday Collection across its Angel 20k vape device range, offering vapers 16 new limited edition flavours.
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw highlights the next stage for the retail chain.

RaceTrack Pitstop opens new store

Central belt retail chain Premier RaceTrack Pitstop has opened a new store in Wishaw which bosses believe showcases where the future of convenience retail lies.
Two staff members stands the Spar Scotland wholesale depot holding fundraising buckets for Marie Curie with the charity's branded van behind them.

Spar Scotland hits record-breaking fundraising for charity

Symbol group Spar Scotland has announced a record-breaking year for its charitable donations as the firm hit an impressive £200k donated to good causes.

Unbeleafable addition to Tesco

Vertical farm firm GrowUp has launched its new Unbeleafable bagged salad in select Tesco stores with the Zesty Baby Leaves product.
Pack shots of Jimmy's Iced Coffee Donut.

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee unveils limited edition Donut flavour

Iced coffee drinks brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has introduced a new limited edition Donut flavour to its range, offering consumers a more indulgent coffee fix.
Pack shots of Capri Sun Zero Orange with themed Halloween designs for 2025 with individual pouches showcasing the limited edition looks.

Capri-Sun brings back its Halloween themed packs

Fruit juice brand Capri-Sun has embraced the Halloween spirit of fancy dress with the return of its limited edition pack designs.
Pack shots of Aperol Spritz To Go cans.

Aperol Spritz moves to new canned format

The iconic cocktail serve the Aperol Spritz has rolled out into a canned format for the first time as Campari Group introduces its Aperol Sprits To Go cans.
A butchery counter featuring a range of meat products including burgers and sausages.

Food and drink sector builds on economic growth

A new report has found that the Scottish food and drink sector is now the largest manufacturing sector across the whole of the country.
Pack shots of Asahi 440ml four-packs and Peroni 440ml 10-pack.

Asahi launches 440ml can multipacks

Brewer Asahi UK has launched a new range of 440ml can multipack formats across its Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro brands.

Retail leaders demand action on crime

Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.

Edinburgh-based bakery Saltire Patisserie walks off with Diet & Health Award at Food and...

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.