Pack shots of Port Askaig 8 Year Old, Elements of Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Glenfiddich 12 Year Old.

Raising whisky for Hogmanay

While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
National Lottery sign

Lottery limit law under fire

CALLS for under 18s to be able to sell national lottery tickets and scratchcards have been issued by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) ahead of the new age to play restrictions coming into force on 22 April.

Bread brand wants your community ideas

KINGSMILL is launching a campaign to help retailers drive improvement in their local community. The bread brand will be asking retailers to provide details...
The UKVIA has teamed with Smoke Free to encourage smokers to switch to vapes.

Call to do more on illicit trade

Geek Bar has urged Trading Standards services across the UK to do more to tackle rogue traders selling illicit disposable vapes.
Billy Keane

Keane joins Graham’s board

FORMER managing director of Robert Wiseman Dairies Billy Keane is joining the board of Graham’s The Family Dairy. Keane spent 18 years with RWD, serving...

Seventh heaven for discounter

Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Lidl Gin Fest

Discounters lean in on gin

GERMAN discounters Lidl and Aldi will both launch Scottish gin festivals this month.
Aryzta display

Ready for bake off

A tempting in-store bakery display could boost passion for pastry
Two people stand at a forecourt fuel station as one of them fills up a plastic bottle with fuel to steal.

Fuel theft crime wave magnified by first-time offenders

Forecourt station security firm Forecourt Eye has reported a spike in fuel theft across Britain that has been driven by first-time offenders.
Keeping a selection of seasonal stock, such as Edinburgh Christmas Gin, before December can target early shoppers.

Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock

Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.

Going further with food to go

Advice on how to make the most of snacking .
C-store retailers should meet a variety of consumer demands, says Guinness maker Diageo.

Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo

Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.

Graduate scheme for Scottish agriculture

MDS launched to tackle lack of youth A GRADUATE scheme which aims to attract young people to the food production sector has launched in Scotland,...

Travel tickets deal

Card payment solutions provider Payzone has secured a contract with coach and long-distance bus operator National Express Coach

Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars

Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.

Guides to help sales

Wholesaler buying group Unitas has released two new instalments in its series of category guides, focusing on summer drinks and sports energy drinks