The Botanist grows as gin declines
With the gin boom declining in the off-trade, it makes sense for c-store retailers to stock brands that are bucking the trend, such as Islay-based The Botanist.
Telmont lightens the load across the bottles
Champagne brand Telmont has upped its sustainability credentials once again by cutting back on the weight of its glass half-bottles.
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to discuss the store's ever-evolving soft drinks selection after it was named Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Nisa helps to deliver expansion
Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour
Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
Allwyn launches summer-long Olympics promotion
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has revealed its new plans to drive up sales with the Olympic Games as well as the Paralympics this summer.
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.
Tunnock’s drives support for local charity
Tunnock's is set to drive up support for the upcoming Family and Community Day for the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust on Sunday 28 July.
Bestway brings smoking hot deals in summer campaign
UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale is set to offer its customers a summer of deals as the firm kicks off its new promotion across the summer months.
Macallan acquires Malcolm Allan and Macsween
Gordon Allan, director of Malcolm Allan, has announced his plans to retire as management of the business is acquired by Macallan Food Group.
Republic Tech rolls up big prizes for retailers with Swan
Retailers are in with the chance to win a prize cash boost this summer with Republic Tech as the firm has rolled out a new prize promotion across Swan.
Generation tobacco ban to go ahead
The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
