Belhaven assures quality in beer
When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
New operator announced for UK DRS
The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
Fanta Grape brings a fruity twist for UK launch
CCEP has brought another fruity twist to the Fanta core range with the UK launch for the Fanta Grape variant to match rising consumer trends.
Strength in store for convenience channel
The convenience sector in Scotland remains strong according to the latest Scottish Local Shop Report from the SGF and the ACS.
Eden Mill opens new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews
Whisky and gin manufacturer Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its new landmark distillery and visitor centre in its home of St Andrews.
Travelling in the right direction
Bosses at the Petrol Retailers Association have outlined key trends for forecourt operators in 2023, as well as highlighting the benefits of membership.
Equi’s scoops up Great Taste Awards for ice cream range
Hamilton-born ice cream brand Equi's Ice Cream has scooped up 11 stars across seven of its products at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
Fairy Skips the Soak with Power Spray launch
Household cleaning products firm Procter & Gamble aims to transform the stress of cleaning the dishes with its new Skip the Soak Power Spray.
Nisa relaunches as Co-op Wholesale
The Co-op Group has relaunched Nisa as Co-op Wholesale in a move it says shows its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Britvic run Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers
Britvic is marking the Pepsi rebrand with a Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers. Running from 7 February to 1 March, it will reward ambitious retailers and you can find out more here.
Cost of crime skyrockets for convenience
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the financial burden and mental stress many convenience retailers have been facing in its latest Crime Report.
Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
New date for DRS
A NEW date has been set for Scotland’s proposed deposit return scheme.
Scottish Government minister for circular economy and co-leader of the Scottish Greens Lorna...
Report finds retailers on top of MUP
SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP).
A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
