The spirit of special
WHETHER it’s fashion, timepieces, malts, or vodkas premium brands have never been more important. That’s the festive message from drinks firm Pernod Ricard...
New marketing guide for independents
INDEPENDENT retail focused insurance provider The Retail Mutual has launched a new campaign offering retailers marketing support and advice.
The Stronger Business, Stronger Future campaign...
Filshill grabs the glittering prizes
Wholesaler bags five awards and takes the top title in a night of Scottish Wholesale Achievers triumph
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill came close to sweeping...
In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show
Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
Nisa donates over £1million through its charity
Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Kingfisher nests with Heineken
STARTING this autumn, Heineken will take over the brewing of Kingfisher beer in the UK. The German giant will also handle the Indian brand’s...
Let the good times roll?
Things getting better but give us cheap food say Brits
UK consumer confidence grew five times faster than the global average last year according to...
World leading – Beer on the up
Lager edges up – but it’s all thanks to brews from across the globe says international bottled beers giant
PREMIUM lager sales are up marginally...
Troon Express goes as Tesco shuts 43
Units in Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh also axed and new stores shelved as giant addresses trading problems
FOUR Scottish stores are among the 43 across...
Good for all occasions
Biscuits soar in convenience
Pernod Ricard brings mixed up sauce for dinners
Pernod Ricard has teamed up with sauce firm Heinz to mix up consumers' dinners with the launch a new Absolut vodka tomato pasta sauce.
New bill help ‘not enough’
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
All the young dudes’ food
Young adults are twice as likely to buy food to go than their older counterparts, training and research charity IGD has claimed, with the...
Free meals for kids at Asda cafés
ASDA has announced that children across Scotland will be able to eat for £1 at any time of day in its cafés this summer.
Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
