Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.

Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range

Nisa franchise operator Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.

Sunny new look for Thatchers Cloudy Lemon

Somerset-based cider-makers Thatchers Cider has unveiled the new look for its Cloudy Lemon cider variant, displaying a more consistent look with the range.

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.

Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.

Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites

Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.
A tartan panel with the words "TOP 50 SCOTTISH BRANDS 2025" in it with the Worldpanel by Numerator logo beneath.

Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2025

Discover which Scottish food and drink brands have made it into the Top 50 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator's latest data.

Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead

PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts. The Court of Session in...

Golden Wonder bets on big packs

The Tayto Group is set to capitalise on the cold winter nights in with new additions to its sharing range of Golden Wonder £1 PMPs.

Scotland’s top brands: 1. Irn-Bru

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 No.1 – Irn-Bru.
Pack shot of McGhee's Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.

McGhee’s reimagines a classic with Chocolate Old School Cake

Scottish family baker McGhee's has introduced a twist to a classic with the launch of its new Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.
A Lindt Pistachio Easter Egg lies on its back against a green background with Lindt Pistachio Truffles in a bowl to the left of the box, with a wooden spoon holding the truffles above the bowl, a flower to the bottom right of the image and a wide wooden tray at the top right.

Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg

Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.
A Scotmid Co-op self-service checkout machine with a notice informing customers about CCTV in operation.

Scotmid unveils a digital transformation

Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
Bringing more options to the forecourt, such as Rollover's food to go offerings, could add on spend by motorists, says Certas Energy UK.

Options to fill up cars and consumers

Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.
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Price cuts see food sales fall

Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll. EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...
Co-op operations director Kate McRae Graham.

Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers

The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.