Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Pack shots of Casillero del Diablo Zero Sparkling Wine.

Casillero del Diablo launches Zero alcohol sparkling wine

Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has launched a Zero alcohol sparking wine variant in time for those shoppers looking to moderate this Christmas season.
Pack shots of Betty Crocker Cookies for Santa kits.

Betty Crocker unwraps new Cookies for Santa kit

Betty Crocker is set to deliver some memorable baking experiences for the whole family with its new Cookies for Santa Cookie Kits.
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
The Dessert Bar range from Divine.

Market News | Weetabix, Divine, Twix, Nocco

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Taking real pride in Scottish produce

Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.
Packshots of The Protein Ball Co range with black, green, orange and purple colours in the background. The brand's tagline 'Ballsy by Nature' sits underneath the packshots.

The Protein Ball Co sets out new marketing stint

Protein-rich snacking brand The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled a new brand positioning following on from some major expansions across the UK and America.
Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger

Walker’s Wee Shorties range becomes bigger with new launch
Pack shots of Soopa Hooch Blue Raspberry and Cherry Cola.

Soopa Hooch builds a fruity range

Alcoholic RTD range Soopa Hooch has unveiled two new additions to its range, with the new Cherry Cola and Blue Raspberry variants.

Clamping down on proxy purchasing

POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.
A person holds up a tub of Mackie's of Scotland Honeycomb Ice Cream with a wall of tubs of Mackie's of Scotland Traditional Ice Cream behind it.

Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover

Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.

Sharwood’s curries retail favour

Ambient food brand Sharwood's is helping retailers celebrate National Curry Week with an exclusive competition for the channel.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Peter Pigs lies down on a pink background with a bowl that has chocolate covered popcorn and pieces of pig shaped strawberry chocolate with both the chocolate and popcorn lying around the bowl as well.

Popcorn Kitchen pops Peter Pigs on the menu

Gourmet popping popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has rolled out its latest indulgent Kit with the new Peter Pigs, featuring Strawberry chocolate pig shapes.
The current National Minimum Wage Rate for persons 21 and over is 6.31 an hour. ACS estimates that if rates continue to rise and proposed auto enrolment pension contributions are taking into account the real cost of the minimum wage in 2020 will be £8.14 an hour

Commission told to freeze NMW

Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...

Is another delay in store for DRS?

Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
Bottles of Stanhope Kentucky Whiskey Bourbon and Rye Whiskey stands on a wooden table with nosing glasses containing the whiskies.

Stanhope Whiskey rolls out two new drams

Stanhope Whiskey is set to launch in Scotland this October, introducing more American bourbons to the market and honouring a family legacy.