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Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
A bottle of Penrhos Gin Pear & Chilli stands next to a basket filled with pears and chillis in front of the basket with a gingham picnic blanket underneath it all.

Fiery collaboration yields new Pear and Chilli Gin from Penrhos and Oddbox

Penrhos Gin and Oddbox have teamed up to see if gin lovers can handle the heat of the new limited edition Penrhos Wonky Pear & Chilli Gin.

Michelle McManus set to sparkle at Scottish Grocer’s 2025 awards

The Scottish Grocer is delighted to announce that the host of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 is Scottish music star and TV presenter, Michelle McManus.

Rockstar rolls with a new look

Britvic has unveiled the new look for Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar variants in a bid to grow the brand's exposure across the energy drinks category.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Big Babol Magic Cubes bubblegum.

Chupa Chups bubbles up some new magic

Chupa Chups is set to inject some magic in the confectionery aisle with its new Big Babol Magic Cubes Bubblegum, featuring colour-changing cubes.
Bottles of Breezer consisting Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon all stand on a wooden table with a beach scene in the background behind the bottles.

Bacardi Breezer makes its official comeback

Aiming to drive up the demand for nostalgic options, Bacardi has brought back its popular RTD range of Breezer drinks to the UK.
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, and an image of a shop keeper looking at two people engaging in suspicious activity.

Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade

James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.
BrewDog points to a variety of formats it has for different big night in occasions.

BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions

Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
Retailers can. take advantage of the growing popularity of air fryers across the frozen section with the likes of McCain's products.

Air fryer out the financial worry

Frozen potato foods brand McCain is keen to ensure that retailers can make the most out of the wildly popular consumer trend for air fryers with its own McCain Air Fryer Quick & Crispy range.

Plenty to chew over

Statement raises questions for retailers

International Women’s Day – CJ Lang & Son

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

A Lidl more planned

NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland. More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...

Bring it on

Renfrew retailer Mohammed Jamil reveals his plan to open a new c-store across the street from Aldi By John McNee MOHAMMED Jamil has 25 years of...

Scotland’s top brands: 11-20

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 11-20.
Colleen Blackhurst, Dan Brown, Graham Watson and Mohammed Rajak discussed soaring levels of retail crime at the SGF seminar highlighting the issue.

Retailer Reality – crime epidemic

Scottish c-store bosses have told of their sickening crime experiences, which included a pregnant retailer who was repeatedly kicked in the stomach by a female thief.
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