50p MUP confirmed

ScotGov settles on original price proposal THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.

Youth is seeking out quality in the chiller

YOUNG adults are turning away from the core soft drinks range in favour of smaller craft brands, Bundaberg has claimed, with so called ‘millennials’...

Cheddar surge

CHEESE sales continue to be dominated by cheddar and in a highly competitive market Cathedral City is significantly outperforming its peers, according to brand...

Sugar tax to cost shop jobs says soft drinks industry report

THE Westminster government’s proposed manufacturer’s levy on soft drinks above certain sugar levels is likely to cost jobs in several parts of industry including...

JTI has a golden opportunity

JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.

Time to cross the digital divide?

IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...
United Wholesale (Scotland) has been disinfecting its depots using ‘bio-fogging’.

UWS deep clean as cases rise

United Wholesale (Scotland) has carried out an intensive disinfecting programme across its three depots and head office in response to the rise in Scottish...

Quick time

Whether it’s for snacks or meals, consumers want their pasta pronto and their rice and noodles even faster. SPEED appears to be increasingly important ...
Shoppers in Christmis aisle

Seasonal sales soar

Supermarket sales exceeded expectations over the festive period, according to the latest data from Kantar and Nielsen IQ.

Christmas topping

In the brave new world of convenience shopping more product categories are coming into festive play DRINKS and confectionery have long been seen as Christmas...

Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks

AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.

Vodka brands choose the rainbow

Two of the biggest vodka brands in the Scottish off-trade have launched campaigns supporting LGBT rights, with both brands highlighting that 2017 marks 50...
Warburtons Gluten Free White Rolls are a must-stock for smaller stores, says the brand.

Quality counts in gluten-free category

With a wide range of consumers buying gluten-free products, Warburtons is urging retailers to stock quality bakery options to drive up sales.

National drive for Jet fuel

Jet is on a major marketing push with its latest campaign which aims to bring a whole new audience of younger motorists to the fuel brand.

Spar’s £100k charity fund

SPAR UK is set to distribute £100,000 to good causes across the UK.