The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
A can of Irn-Bru stands against an orange background with golden Irn-Bru Girder design hangs next to it, suspended by a drawing of a crane.

Irn-Bru strikes Gold in new consumer campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has kicked off a one-of-a-kind promotional campaign that offers consumers the chance to win a truly unique prize.
Pack shot of BrewDog Punk IPA with its 18 Years promotion on pack offering consumers a £10 Meal and Pint deal.

BrewDog marks 18 years of Punk with on-pack promo

BrewDog has marked 18 years of its flagship Punk IPA brew with the launch of a new on-pack promo offering consumers an exclusive £10 meal deal.
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Lidl owner to be Euro tops

Analyst predicts discount group will overtake Carrefour in European food and drink retail and that UK and France will see major multiple convenience growth LIDL...
A person holds a bottle of Havana Club Añejo 7 Años against their side in the image on the left whilst another bottle of the rum stands on a table in the image on the right, the bottle has two cocktail serves standing alongside it.

Havana Club unveils latest global collaboration with Martine Rose

Premium rum brand Havana Club has teamed up with fashion powerhouse Martine Rose to launch a limited edition variant of the Añejo 7 Años bottle.
Packshot of Kerrygold Spreadable butter.

Kerrygold butter grows range with Spreadable butter

Ornua Foods is set to offer a more convenient option for fans of the Kerrygold butter brand with the launch of its new Kerrygold Spreadable tub.
Mandy with a treasured photo of her and Steve, and Steve with their youngest girl.

Tragic toll of Post Office Horizon scandal

The human cost of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been laid bare by the widow of a postmaster, who says he died as a direct result of the stress caused by the flawed system.

Aldi wins city overprovision appeal

FAST-GROWING discounter Aldi has won an appeal against a decision by Dundee Licensing Board to refuse it a provisional alcohol licence for a proposed...
A red cooler filled with ice and bottles of VK Lemon & Lime are being picked out by people, the cooler is sitting on some grass with a green and white beach towel above it.

VK gets summer ready with new Lemon & Lime flavour

Ready-to-drink brand VK is set to bring a fresh and zesty flavour to the category for the spring and summer months with its new Lemon & Lime variant.
The new Buckfast canned RTDs are available in either Original or Buckfast and Lemonade flavours.

Market News | Buckfast, The Delicious Desserts Company, Burts, Heineken

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Alpen Original and Alpen No Added Sugar in different pack formats are displayed against a dark green background.

Alpen unveils new look and recipe for muesli range

Muesli brand Alpen has received a new look and update to its recipe as parent firm The Weetabix Food Company looks build the cereal brand in the category.

ScotGov plans for a promo ban

The Scottish Government has announced it plans to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drinks as part of a new diet and obesity strategy

Generation tobacco ban to go ahead

The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
Pack shots of Vadasz Kimchi Shot bottles.

Vadasz provides a boost of health with Kimchi Shot

Chilled pickles brand Vadasz has launched what it has called a first-to-market innovation with its new Kimchi Shot functional drink.
Tesco same-day delivery will soon be available across Scotland.

Same-day delivery launched UK wide

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has become the first retailer to offer same-day grocery delivery across the UK

Scottish brands battling own-label rivals

Shopping habits change as inflation eases WHAT a year! Food and drink sales in Scotland are worth £11.8billion and are growing at 4.1%.  Brands make up...