The Fed national vice-president Mo Razzaq.

Concern over alcohol duty rate changes

Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Kepak reckons its Rustlers brand can provide students with the meal-deal value they will be seeking.

Tips for driving up sales to university students

Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
Spar reckons its new raspberry-flavoured vodka could become a big seller.

Spar’s fruity addition to own-brand vodka

Symbol group Spar has introduced a new raspberry variant to its own-brand vodka as it believes this has the potential to become a best-seller.
Greek inspirations: Yiayia gin has been made using botanicals sourced from Crete.

Two masterclasses in creating gin

Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.

Belhaven tees up at the Fringe

Belhaven tees up at the Fringe with its own mini golf course next to its city centre pop up bar, Belhaven Bar on the Mound.
The new PX Expression from RAER.

Whisky celebrations for RAER and Edrington

Award-winning distillery RAER and spirits giant Edrington both have good reasons to celebrate their latest developments.
Tennent’s is raising a glass to its new platform by giving away its new glassware.

Tennent’s glass act ideal for rugby fans

The latest Tennent's look and giveaway is ideal for armchair rugby fans who are following Scotland's fortunes as the team heads to the World Cup.
Chivas Brothers has shared its energy tech with the industry.

Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge

Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.

Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe

Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Team up for National Spritz Day

Two non-alcoholic brands have teamed up in time for National Spritz Day to offer consumers an alcohol free way to partake in the day.

Smokehead is out to rethink drinking

Smokehead whisky is out to reinvent the way we drink whisky by changing the shape of the glass after partnering with Blown Away winner Elliot Walker.
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.

Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

KBE Drinks brings excitement to spirits

KBE Drinks expands into the spirits category for the first time with the launch of four new spirits to the UK market that aims to bring new tastes to consumers.
The Glenglassaugh trio of expressions.

Market News | Glenglassaugh, BeeHype, Weetabix, Mars Wrigley

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.