Get in the spirit with fractionals

CHOICE is crucial at Christmas according the firm behind Glen’s Vodka, with fractionals taking on an increasingly important role.
Dr Kirstie McCallum

Snobbery free whisky

Leith-based whisky maker Crabbie’s may be waiting on the first mature spirit from its Bonnington Distillery, but the brand is ready to help consumers enjoy a dram this Christmas.
Boe Gin

Mixing it up with vodka

Boë Gin’s three-strong vodka range offers consumers a fruity twist on the white spirit.

Priced up for sales

Budweiser has launched a price-marked pack for Corona Extra

Top of the drinks and here to serve

2017 has been an outstanding year for Tennent’s and what a way to round it off by becoming Scotland’s top-selling alcohol brand

A smart range will get results

Roust offers retailers spirited advice VODKA is still a major player in the convenience sector despite recent dips in sales, according to European drinks producer...
Old Mout

Quirky kiwi goes free

HEINEKEN has launched an alcohol-free version of its Old Mout cider. The new Berries & Cherries flavour is available now at £1.30 RRP.
A bottle of Canerock Rum sits in the middle of a table filling with Christmas decorations and wrapped presents with a Christmas tree in the background.

Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles

Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
Standard support

Standard support – Firm ramp up Russian promo’s

VODKA brand Russian Standard hit the screens in recent months with the latest work in its ‘Vodka as it should be’ TV advertising campaign. The...
Scottish Premier Football League trophies on stands on a football pitch with Carling branding on the stands.

Carling announced as official beer of SPFL

Molson Coors Beverage Company lager brand Carling has been named as the Official Beer for the Scottish Football Premier League until the 2026/27 Season.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.

Vodka in paper

Vodka brand Absolut has swapped out glass for paper with the launch of a new prototype bottle

Leading the way on sustainability

TENNENT’s is serious about sustainability, if its capital expenditure is anything to go by.
Innis & Gunn’s promotional four-pack.

Beer sales are warming up

SCOTTISH consumers love an ice-cold beer on a warm summers day, but brew preferences have been evolving.
shloer-new-look

A makeover for Shloer

Shloer has revealed its new logo and graphics as part of a brand-wide redesign .
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.