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The Desiderio No.1 prosecco bottles featuring works by Van Gogh, Munch and Monet.

Market news | Desiderio, Kingsbarns, Jam Shed and Label 5

7 November 2023
David Lonsdale is encouraged by the strategy outlined by minister Neil Gray.

New Deal for Business plan is welcomed

6 November 2023
Snappy Group has launched a new Irish home delivery app called Centra Go.

Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news

3 November 2023
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

31 October 2023
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

The Fed out to net new members

30 October 2023
Customers and local good causes benefited from the relaunch of Spar Freuchie.

Strong financial results for CJ Lang

30 October 2023
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Business rates freeze urged by SRC

30 October 2023
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema is urging the Scottish Government to take action to combat retail crime.

Call for action on retail crime

27 October 2023
The Irn-Bru festive TV ad is being supported by special designs running across the products.

Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news

27 October 2023

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Full 2024 features list

27 October 2023
Dipoti has called for clarity, while the SGF has launched a vape recycling scheme.

UK Government opens vape debate

27 October 2023
Fisherman's Friend offers consumers more than a century of legacy they can rely on.

Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers

26 October 2023
Olbas has a range of remedies that convenience retailers should consider stocking.

Olbas let’s you breathe easy on winter sales

25 October 2023
Boost Energy is available in a range of formats.

Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks

16 October 2023
Tomatin's new range of Italian cask finish whiskies will have appeal for St Andrew's Day celebrations.

Drams good for a celebration

13 October 2023
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