Lambrini acquired
Accolade Wines has acquired Lambrini. This is Accolade’s third acquisition in the past year, following the purchase of Katnook Estate and Rolf Binder Wines in Australia.
Cultural partners
GRIME artist Skepta has designed his second limited edition bottle for Havana Club 7.
Partnership fights hunger
THE partnership between FareShare, Olio and Booker has already managed to deliver 250,000 meals of food to vulnerable people.
Celebrating together in safety
THE Scottish Grocer Awards are almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate success with the very best retailers and industry colleagues from across the convenience store supply chain.
Lomond thrives in tough times
LOCKDOWNS presented many businesses with challenges, with the wholesale channel hit particularly hard.
Top Scottish Off Sales Brands 2021
The pandemic effect can still be felt in the off-trade, although some are heading back to hospitality
Stores stand with Ukraine
RETAILERS have been doing their bit to support those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A return to form for the Federation
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) welcomed guests back to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 29 March for the return of its annual Scottish conference.
Single-use plastic ban is in force
NEW laws outlawing the use of certain single-use plastic cutlery, plates and food and drink containers have come into force.
Cigs brand in £5.99 pitch
JTI’S Sovereign brand has a new range priced under £6. Sovereign Blue will be available from mid-March in both king size and superkings, in...
Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials
CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat.
Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
Another DRS milestone
DEPOSIT return scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has appointed Biffa, the waste management firm, as the official logistics provider for DRS.
Aldi breaks into top four
ALDI has toppled Morrisons to become the fourth biggest grocery retailer in the UK.
Mars brands plan movie sequels
AS Holywood’s latest crop of blockbusters heads for the silver screen this summer, Mars Chocolate’s Sweet Sundays promotion is also set for a sequel....
Mackie’s £42k day
More than 6,000 visitors lapped up an open day at Mackie of Scotland’s Aberdeenshire farm and raised over £42,000 for three charities.
I’ve looked at bread from both sides now – Scotmid team up
Scotmid is busy joining forces with a raft of local bakery firms across Scotland. Avril Cadden found out if the suppliers and the client...
