people sit around a dinner table smoking ecigarettes

No smoke but plenty of fire for heat-not-burn

Philip Morris Limited, the firm behind heat-not-burn cigarette brand IQOS has suggested that increasing competition in the category has led to an acceleration in adoption, with more smokers making the switch to smoke free tobacco products.
a selection of brewdog cans

Go big for Christmas says Brewdog

Alcohol sales increase over the Christmas period and it’s key retailers know which pack formats will drive sales over the season, says BrewDog.
Pure vegan cheese

Alternative choices for the display

Showing off your vegan credentials can help sales, says dairy-free alternative brand Pure.

Blend with the future

Ian McLeod Distillers (IMD) has launched a new blended Scotch whisky in partnership with Heriot-Watt University.
Ferrero Rocher and Thorntons Pearls.

Box clever over confectionery

Premium boxed confectionery is key to driving sales for retailers, says Ferrero.
Mackie’s of Scotland chocolate bars

Gifting to suit every demand

Opportunities for chocolate gifting are in high demand during the first quarter of the year.

Minty fresh comeback

Friesland Campina brings back a fan favourite flavour for its Yazoo brand of flavoured milk.

Diet Coke competition brings getaway prizes

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is giving consumers the chance to win a Kate Moss recommended countryside getaway in its latest competition for Diet Coke.

Absolut takes on the classics

Pernod Ricard aims to bring a premium taste to canned cocktail options with three new variants under the Absolut vodka brand.

Snacking rules the big night in

Posh snackers ‘buy British’, Top 26 lines take half of all sales THE recession-driven trend towards entertaining and socialising at home is still great...
Greek inspirations: Yiayia gin has been made using botanicals sourced from Crete.

Two masterclasses in creating gin

Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.

A world of difference

Scottish Grocer speaks to three leading retailers to learn their approach to biscuits and cakes BISCUITS have become an everyday treat for Scots and recent...
Fisherman's Friend offers consumers more than a century of legacy they can rely on.

Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers

Throat lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend has highlighted the importance of stocking well-known and trusted brands to deal with winter illness.
WILLY Wonka would have been proud – Wrigley has created a sweet that changes flavour as you chew.

All change for flavour – Wrigley go Wonka

WILLY Wonka would have been proud – Wrigley has created a sweet that changes flavour as you chew. Starburst Flavour Morphs, said to have already...
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.

Extra adds some bubble

A minty take on bubblegum is the latest flavour to join Wrigley’s Extra gum family. Launched to coincide with National Smile Month (20 May...