Day-Today retailers were able to attend the UWS trade show to find out what the future holds for the symbol group.

Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
David Lonsdale and David Thomson

New bill help ‘not enough’

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Imperial Tobacco products

Valuable insights to bring value in stores

Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
Ross Ripamonti has discussed the importance of gum options for convenience stores.

Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity

Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.
Pack shots of Murhpy's Irish Stout 440ml can four can multipack.

Murphy’s Irish Stout rolls out new multipacks

Drinks firm Heineken UK is set to deliver a stout addition to retailer sales this St. Patrick's Day with new multipack formats for Murphy's Irish Stout.
A man is packing a paper bag with groceries with the Scoot logo on the bag. The man is also wearing some Scoot branded clothing.

Scoot delivery marks 100th store launch

Booker's rapid delivery platform Scoot has recently rolled out to its 100th store, marking a major milestone for the wholesaler's store service.
Scottish musician Callum Beattie.

Callum Beattie is checking in with Checkout

Suppliers and industry firms have all put their weight behind GroceryAid Scotland's Checkout festival event with headliner Callum Beattie.
Pack shots White Claw Blackberry cans.

White Claw rolls out Blackberry flavour for new season

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a new limited edition variant for the autumn with the roll out of its new Blackberry flavour across the off-trade.

Free Skwishee Day returns

Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.
Pack shots of Hungry Boar Sticklers, from left to right Pork Sticklers, Chicken Sticklers, Flamin' Piri Piri Sticklers and Loaded Cheese Sticklers.

Hungry Boar expands Booker meat snacks range

Premium world foods firm Golden Acre Foods has launched four variants of its new Hungry Boar premium meat snacks range into Booker depots.

Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour

Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.
A can of Vault City Splendiferous Slime stands amongst green fruit with green slime on top of the can whilst the beer is poured out into a Vault City glass behind the can.

Vault City dials up sour tastes with Marvellous Liquids range

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewer Vault City has introduced its new Marvellous Liquids range to push sour beer flavour and textures to a new level.
Saltire Rare Malt Founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie (left to right) stand behind a whisky barrel with two whisky bottles on top of the barrel and a nosing glass in front of the whisky bottles.

Saltire Rare Malt marks first year of business with new whisky bottling

Independent whisky bottling firm Saltire Rare Malt has marked its first year in business with the launch of a new single malt whisky bottling.
A pack of Aero Pistachio is balanced on top of bars of the chocolate with a red fabric draped behind it.

Aero takes to the runway with new Pistachio flavour

Chocolate brand Aero has launched a new Pistachio flavour to its range alongside a new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.

DRS: debate intensifies

The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...
Pack shots of Baileys Choc-Tails Collection.

Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.