Global Brands aims to cater to the demand for higher ABV drinks with be. cocktails.

Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails

Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.

Delight for discounter

LIDL has overtaken the Co-op to become the sixth largest supermarket in the UK for the first time.

Costcutter adds stores

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group said last year saw increased retailer recruitment to its list of symbol operations. The group added 353 new accounts from January...

Prepare for the new generation

UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...

Soup of the nation?

THE latest soup to hit the chiller shelves of the nation is making the most of its Caledonian connections. William Sword, manufacturer of pies and...
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Raising a glass to malt whiskies

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish alcohol brands.
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
Ferrero Rocher and Celebrations packs

Boxing clever for the big day

Boxing clever for the big day

Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay

Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
ASDA On the Move

Objections raised in North Glasgow

PLANS for Scotland’s first ‘Asda On The Go’ convenience store at a forecourt site in North Glasgow have come under fire from locals.
Scotmid Drinks Lab

Sober brand in Scotmid

Port Glasgow-based small-batch soda manufacturer The Start-Up Drinks Lab has been celebrating after securing a multi-store listing in Scotmid.
If teenage girls and early 20-something women make up a large proportion of your store’s customers you might want to stock a fairly wide range of haircare products.

The good hair years

If teenage girls and early 20-something women make up a large proportion of your store’s customers you might want to stock a fairly wide...

PMPs hit the sweet spot

See sales soar with price-marked packs
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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services

New routes to the stars

BEER and cider supplier Heineken has updated its Star Retailer merchandising and incentive scheme, after  receiving retailer comments  from HIM research. For the first time...
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Top 50 Scottish Brands 2022

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland 2022 (excluding alcohol).