Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 1. Tennent’s

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.1 – Tennent's.
Producers, wholesalers and stores are being asked to make last-minute donations to the Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland Christmas Food Appeal.

Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland

Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.

Promotions ban plan is pulled

THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice. Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...

Round Table aims for straight talk

RETAILERS and suppliers met together in Edinburgh last month to get updates on political and lobbying work being carried out by the Scottish Grocers’...
Pack shots of BrewDog Orange Crush and BrewDog Fruit Burst.

BrewDog taps into fruity demand with exclusive beers

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is set to tap into the demand for some fruity beers with the launch of two new brews exclusive to the convenience channel.

Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets

Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.
Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.

Celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo fronts Mutti campaign

Celebrity Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo – a familiar face on UK TV cookery programmes – is to launch a Mutti Pasta Sauces tour to major British cities.

Town centres bounce back

• Shop vacancies fall in hardest hit communities • Cities show more empty units back in use RETAIL may still be a tough business but...
Actress Elaine C Smith hosting the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Elaine C Smith returns to the Scottish Grocer Awards

Scots actress of the stage and screen Elaine C Smith is set to return as host of the Scottish Grocer Awards at a glittering ceremony this November.
Demand for RYO has been on the rise, driving up accessories sales in the process.

Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO

Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.

Indulge in ice cream

Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.
Pack shots of Żubrówka Biala, Żubrówka Vanilla and Żubrówka Rosé 700ml bottles.

Polish vodka Å»ubrówka Biala rolls out to Sainsbury’s

Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has rolled out is Bison Grass Biala vodka variant to Sainsbury's stores as the brand aims to be the No.2 vodka in the UK.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.

Elements of Islay brings the heat

Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.

Shop theft record broken

The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.