Countdown with Whitebox Cocktails Advent Calendar
Canned cocktails brand Whitebox Cocktails has launched its first ever Advent Calendar as part of its new range for the Christmas 2025 season.
Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles
Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
Asda begins forecourt rollout
Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.
The Islay Rum Distillery takes home global accolade
The Islay Rum Disitllery has taken home a global accolade at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in recognition of its premium spirit.
Loyalty a key ingredient for Brownings the Bakers
Heritage and familiarity of a brand are key factors when it comes to consumer choice in the bakery section – and that is something c-store retailers can capitalise on, says Brownings the Bakers.
Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign
Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.
Convenience in brief | Talysis, AI, Avens
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Ingredient Communications and Avens Retail.
Fruit-tella Sticks to expansion with Berries & Cherry
Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry variant with a new on-the-go Stick format pack.
BEAR rolls out larger pack formats
Fruit snacks brand BEAR has unveiled its new, larger pack format with nine packs of its Fruit Splits or Yoyos snacks to appeal to busy family lifestyles.
Positive financial year for Spar Scotland
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported a strong result for the financial year but has warned of challenging trading conditions for the convenience sector.
Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour
Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
Nestlé unveils new Buxton functional water range
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK has unveiled a trio of new functional water variants to its line-up with its new Inspired by Buxton Peak range.
Retailer Girish Jeeva delivers sales success
Innovative retailer Girish Jeeva says his 24-hour delivery service – the first of its kind from a convenience store in Scotland – has got off to a flying start.
Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high
Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Hive Mind sparkling mead cans roll out to M&S stores
Welsh mead brewer Hive Mind has taken a significant step forward in the retail space with the launch of its Sparkling Mead products in M&S stores.








































