-196 expands with new Peach flavour
SBF GB&I has launched a new Peach flavour for its alcoholic RTD brand -196 in a bid to tap into the growing demand for more peach variants in the sector.
New limits bring sales hangover
Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change.
Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be a choice
With the new movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice showing in cinemas from this weekend, c-store retailers would do well to stock up on some suitably themed products – such as those from Fanta and Maynards Bassetts.
Scotmid teams up with Scoffable
Scotmid and delivery platform Scoffable have joined forces to provide shoppers with a new service. The partnership sees the West Lothian-based app outfit, known for its takeaway deliveries experience, venture into the grocery market for the first time.
Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
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.
Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign
Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail
Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Big reasons to sign up to Premier league
Premier chiefs have set up their stall of benefits, highlighting how retailers under their symbol can support sales and drive up footfall.
Kikkoman has fired up for BBQ season
Leading soy sauce brand Kikkoman is out to help consumers to fire up the barbecue this summer with its new promotion 'Fire Up the Umami'.
Retail Game Changers: Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
Crunch time on retail crime
Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
