Virtue wins for Asda stores
Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.
Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
At-home cocktails should be in the mix
Cocktails are popular in the on-trade – and that trend crosses into the off-trade, where consumers experiment with creating serves at home – and Diageo has solutions to help boost c-store sales.
Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas
Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
Funkin celebrates 25 years with new prize promo
Funkin Cocktails is offering shoppers the chance to win big from a massive pool of prizes worth up to £25,000, including a trip to Barcelona.
Bladnoch kicks off new whisky series with a Wave
Bladnich has revealed the next chapter in its Master Distiller's Collection with the launch of The Wave I: Time & Maturation, exclusive to its website.
Tom Slaven announced as new president of SWA
Tom Slaven, retail director at United Wholesale Grocers, has been announced as the new elected president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred
Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Takis raises the heat in store snacks
Spicy snack brand Takis has an ambition to fire up the tastebuds across convenience stores in Scotland, helping to capitalise on the demand for intense tastes.
Getting through to Wembley
IT’S a brand that many think helps define Scotland but Irn-Bru’s latest TV ad brings a staunch English dimension to its marketing mix.
The latest...
Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts.
The Court of Session in...
PayPoint promises new approach
But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests
PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...
Local pride
Winner:
Gerry Haughey, Spar, Main Street, Thornliebank
Store Manager of the Year 2015
– sponsored by Tennent’s
Interview with Gerry Haughey.
Winner details
Size: 3,000 sq ft
Symbol: Spar
Staff: 11
Hours: 6am...
New directions
Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
Coke backs DRS
Soft drinks giant signals change of position over potential bottle deposit scheme for Scotland
COCA-COLA has come out in favour of a proposed Deposit Return...
Hotelier develops c-store ambitions
Roy and Theresa McIntosh are bitten by convenience bug
