Bring a bit of Ireland home
Consumers may not be able to embrace all things Irish down their local pub this St Patrick’s Day, but that surely creates an opportunity for Scotland’s convenience retailers
Spreading grocery spend
Grocery went through something of a revival in convenience last year, and Lotus Biscoff reckons Pancake Tuesday offers a chance to further drive sales of pantry staples
Bring Pancake Day to life in your store
Pancake Tuesday falls on 16 February, and the team at Ferrero – the firm behind Nutella – has suggested that those convenience retailers who get behind the occasion should reap rewards
Harviestoun says haud your ABV
Whisky may be the drink synonymous with Burns Night, but not all consumers will be enjoying a tipple on the 25th
Sparkling celebration
Loch Lomond Group has launched a new RTD range offering consumers the opportunity to indulge in a Scottish tipple with a botanical twist
Talisker support for seas
Islay single malt Talisker has joined forces with marine environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans
C-stores can win with Burns Night
Catering to fans of poetry and mashed potatoes alike, Burns Night offers retailers a welcome seasonal opportunity in the wake of Christmas – and 2021 provides some unique opportunities for retailers
Two more Islay malts
Hunter Laing & Co has expanded its Scarabus Islay Single Malt range with the roll out of two new bottlings
Easy supper
Mash Direct is gearing up for Burns Night with the launch of a new range that’s tailor-made for the celebration
Global marketing push for The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet has been reaching out to whisky fans across the world as part of a global marketing campaign for the single malt
Fife focus for Kingsbarns
Family-owned Fife distillery Kingsbarns has unveiled a new whisky – Balcomie
Diageo makes big eco pledge
Spirits giant Diageo has launched a new ten-year sustainability action plan
Grouse ad takes flight
The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
Premium can be local hero
Gifting is one of the main reasons for spirits purchases in December, with 48% of people purchasing alcohol as a gift last Christmas, according to Pernod Ricard.
Covid-19 puts c-stores at centre of celebrations
With the hospitality sector either closed or severely restricted, Christmas 2020 looks like it’s going to be a carry-out affair and Scotland’s convenience retailers are well placed to meet demand
Kettle’s British flavour
KETTLE Chips has launched a new ‘Tastes of Britain’ sub-range.
