Cocktails serves stand next to bottles of Disaronno Originale and Disaronno Velvet with the Originale variant in a bar and Velvet cocktail against a summer holiday backdrop.

Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer

Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.

A royal launch as King’s Inch 8 Year Old rolls out

Glasgow-based spirits firm Courageous Sprits has unveiled its first aged-statement expression for the King's Inch brand with its new 8 Year Old.
Pack shot of Lurpak Plant Based.

Lurpak unveils first plant based spread

Leading UK dairy brand Lurpak has entered into the plant-based market for the first time with Lurpak Plant Based, responding to a rising consumer demand.
British indie star Johnny Marr is headlining the GroceryAid Checkout Scotland event on 5 September.

GroceryAid Checkout Scotland full line-up revealed

The final line-up for Checkout Scotland has been revealed by organisers from the GroceryAid charity – with the event headlined by Johnny Marr and The View.
Pack shot of Mayfair Gold 5x30g pouches pack as well as a single 30g pack to the right.

JTI brings a Golden option to RYO

JTI UK has announced the expansion of Mayfair Gold into the roll your own market for the first time, offering consumers a trusted brand in the subcategory.
A family gather round a kitchen table together looking happy, still image taken from OXO TV advert.

OXO is back on TV for the autumn

Stock cube brand OXO is back on the TV screen for the autumn as Premier Foods kicks off a new family-focused creative to drive up awareness of the brand.
A bottle of Eden Mill's The Guard Bridge blended whisk stands next to a bottle of Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup.

Eden Mill aims for whisky cocktail lovers

Independent distiller Eden Mill has teamed up with East Neuk Salt Co. to launch a new Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup to pair with its The Guard Bridge whisky.
Pack shots of Walkers crisps Halloween limited edition designs including Wotsits Giant, Quavers and Monster Munch Pickled Onion.

Walkers brings a thrill to crisps for Halloween

Walkers crisps is set to bring a thrilling addition to the shelves with the roll out of its new Halloween-themed limited edition packaging across its brands.
VARS screen on a till that highlights blacklisted cars that have previously driven off without paying for fuel.

VARS marks theft prevention milestone

Forecourt protection services firm VARS Technology has hit a landmark 1million incidents of reporting blacklisted vehicles, preventing losses at the pumps.
Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves stands in front of a Union Jack flag.

SGF warns budget will cost c-stores millions

The SGF has warned rises in employer costs from the UK Government's budget will leave retailers across Scotland massively out of pocket.
The Co-op store on Old Station Road, Biggar, has reopened after a major revamp.

Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.

Over the Moo launches crowdfund project

Plant-based ice cream bites brand Over the Moo has launched a new crowd funding campaign in a bid to expand the brand's presence across the UK market.
A can of Vault City Gingerbread Latte Stout stands on a table in front of a Vault City branded glass and a bowl with a gingerbread latte in it with whipped cream and gingerbread biscuit.

Vault City toasts Tesco listing for Gingerbread Latte Stout

Stout addition to supermarket's shelves SCOTTISH sour beer innovator Vault City has marked its first-ever supermarket listing for one of its stout products as its...
Pack shots of Mrs Elswood Classic Pickle Bites and Piri Piri Pickle Bites.

Mrs Elswood moves into the snacking category

Pickled gherkin brand Mrs Elswood is set to take a crunch out of the food-to-go market with the launch of its new Pickle Bites snacks pouches.
Packs of Oreo cookies with an on-pack promotion for A Minecraft Movie.

Oreo builds together with Minecraft movie promotion

International cookie brand Oreo has built a unique partnership with the highly anticipated film A Minecraft Movie, featuring a unique gameplay feature.
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.