A bottle of Glen Scotia 25 Year Old stands next to its wooden box package and a nosing glass with the Glen Scotia logo on it – the bottle was gifted to King Charles III.

King Charles III gifted 25 Year Old Glen Scotia whisky during Campbeltown visit

Campbeltown-based whisky firm Glen Scotia has gifted King Charles III a rare and bespoke bottle of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.

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From loyalty cards to mobile apps and web-based games, digital technology offers many ways to retain customers – what’s the future of loyalty technology? How...

It’s a cracker!

Aldi and Highland Fine Cheeses join forces to find the cheesiest joke Aldi Scotland and Highland Fine Cheeses have launched a hunt for the nation’s...

Rates rise comes in below inflation

Finance secretary had no shortage of rates rabbits to pull from Budget hat NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government...
Stephanie Karte, chief executive at Retailers Against Crime, stands next to an electronic billboard in Glasgow's Buchanan Street which features the Retailers Against Crime marketing campaign.

Retailers Against Crime launches national billboard campaign

Retail crime partnership Retailers Against Crime has launched a new awareness campaign offering shoppers advice on how to identify retail crime techniques.
Pack shots of Juicy Drops Mallows Raspberry and Juicy Drop Mallows Cola.

Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category

Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.
Till Operator Wearing Black

Above inflation wage increase

THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.

“Hammered” by new rates

A number of independent retailers have spoken of their dismay after learning their business rates payments are set to rocket. The Scottish Assessors Association made...
Five people stand in front of a store holding a cheque, the man on the far left is wearing a white shirt with four women all dressed in dark colours to the right of him. They hold a cheque with the Fife Creamery logo on the top right hand corner with the cheque stating: ARDROSSAN WHITELEES COMMUNITY CENTRE, ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS

Fife Creamery sticks to wholehearted approach

Family run wholesaler Fife Creamery has kicked off its pledge to support local communities across Scotland with the first of its £1500 monthly donations.

Rockstar rolls with a new look

Britvic has unveiled the new look for Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar variants in a bid to grow the brand's exposure across the energy drinks category.
Advert for Carling's SPFL 2025-26 season campaign.

Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign

Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
Pack shots of Fish4Ever Cornish Sardines in Spring Water.

Fish4Ever expands line up with sustainable sardines

Artisan tinned fish brand Fish4Ever has expanded on its portfolio of natural fish options with its new range of Cornish Sardines.
Matthew Howie, business development manager at JW Filshill, stands next to the Filshill logo at the business' offices.

Matthew Howie joins JW Filshill

Matthew Howie has joined family wholesaler JW Filshill has its new business development manager, joining the business from Morrisons.

Consumers cutting back

Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
The four-can pack, including the Thatchers Zero variant, gives consumers more choice, says the cider maker.

Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland

Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Pete Cheema and Mo Razzaq have both voiced concerns about the rise in MUP.

Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p

Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.