Colette Backwell

A new sheriff in town?

Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
FareShare works hard to redistribute food and drink to groups across Scotland.

FareShare plea to food sector

Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Promotional image between Mogu Mogu juice and K-Pop band Seventeen.

Mogu Mogu kickstarts partnership with K-Pop stars

Soft drinks brand Mogu Mogu has announced a partnership with K-Pop sensation Seventeen, offering prizes to be won through a major campaign.
Product advert for new Flash Kitchen Roll wipes.

Flash is on a Roll

Household paper firm Accrol Paper has launched its first licence brand product with its new Flash Kitchen Roll packs, coming in two different sizes.
A person holds a pack of GSN Chef's Special frozen chicken meal.

GSN has a Chef’s Special straight from the kitchen

Frozen protein meals brand GSN has launched its own take on the firecracker chicken recipe with the launch of its new Chef's Special protein meal.
A bottle of Falkland Whisky is against a dark background.

The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling

Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.

Minimum pricing challenge fails

The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...
Bottle of the newly designed Panther M*lk drink sit on top of a wooden table.

Lap up the cocktail opportunity with new Panther M*lk bottles

Plant-based RTD cocktail brand Panther M*lk is keen to capitalise on sales from younger drinkers with its new sleek bottle design and extended flavours.

Sodastream looks to inspire the day

Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.

November holds out some hope

Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year AFTER a tough year in the food...
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
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.

Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
A bottle of Hatozaki Whisky Triple Cask Reserve is balanced on a wooden cask with wooden casks behind this.

Hatozaki Japanese whisky launches Triple Cask Reserve dram

Japanese whisky brand Hatozaki Whisky has expanded on its core range of expressions with its new Triple Cask Reserve featuring a unique finishing technique.

Glenmorangie offers eastern flavours

Capturing the sensory wonders of Tokyo in a bottle ROSSSHIRE-based distillery Glenmorangie has delivered a unique taste of Japan with the launch of its latest...
National Lottery operators stand at their tills to mark the landmark £50billion raised for good causes through the National Lottery.

National Lottery retailers help to give back

Allwyn has announced that £50billion has been raised to support good causes since the National Lottery first started in November 1994.