Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls

Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full range of lagers promised, and a new Scottish connection.

Beer brand flies back

LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams stands holding cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in her arms.

Sophie Williams stars in major Coca-Cola campaign around convenience stores

Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams has been chosen as one of six stars of a new major campaign from Coca-Cola to highlight convenience stores.
A can of Whitebox Cocktails' Collina & Co Espresso Martini serve stands next to a coupe glass with the cocktail inside, both stand on a tabletop against a blue background.

Whitebox Cocktails shakes up a new Espresso Martini

Edinburgh-based canned cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has launched its new Espresso Martini serve with the new canned Collina & Co Espresso Martini.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Promotion for Cadbury Dairy Milk's new £500 retailer social media competition offering store owners the chance to win £500 each through social media posts. The Cadbury Dairy Milk logo is at the top of the image and the body of text reads "A Chance for Retailers to WIN £500 for creative social media posts with Cadbury'.

Retailers can win £500 in new Cadbury social media competition

Convenience store owners are in with the chance to bag £500 cash as part of a new social media competition from Cadbury Dairy Milk.
Pack shots of the Nanna Tate chilled range including Super Crunch Roasties, Seriously Crispy Chips, Super Scrumptious Mash and Yummy Cheesy Mash Bake.

Nanna Tate aims to cut out the faff with Chilled range

Premium potato brand Nanna Tate has unveiled its new range of chilled meal options in time for National Chip Week with a new Loaded Chips recipe.

Jimmy’s joins the protein gain with new flavour

Britvic-owned iced coffee RTD brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has joined the protein gain in a new collaboration with MyProtein to launch two new variants.

Time is ticking on DRS deadline

Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Imperial Brands' nicotine range including Players JPS, Regal Signature, Richmond and Blu Bar vapes in Banana Ice, Blueberry Ice and Grape variants.

Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC

Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.

Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech

Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
A promotional image for Bacardi & Coca-Cola cans with people in the top left corner partying with a shot of the can in the centre of the image. To the right the text reads 'Enjoyed Together since 1900'.

Coca-Cola serves up another classic with Bacardí and Coke cans

Drinks giant CCEP has brought the classic bar serve Bacardí & Coca-Cola to cans for the first time with the latest addition to its ARTD range.
Motor Fuel Group Wheel2Win promotional image offering consumers the chance to win £10,000 cash through the firm's Spin-To-Win game on the app.

MFG drives footfall for forecourts

Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has kicked off a new prize promotion offering shoppers the chance to win a massive £10,000.
Greens Retail store interior

Greens set for UK expansion

Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.

Scotland’s top brands: 7. Mackie’s of Scotland

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number seven.

A DRS first: Digital trial goes live

A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time. The pilot scheme...