DRS-scheme

Industry reacts to DRS

Soft drinks firms told us their views on the Scottish Government’s DRS scheme .
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Evapo offers fake vape advice

Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.

Tunnock’s stands ready to deliver for shoppers

Tunnock's reckons it stands ready to deliver consistency in quality to its customers, calling on its over 130 years of experience.
Thomas Conquet, managing director at Nestlé Waters and premium beverages in the UK.

Nestlé Waters appoints new managing director

Drinks firm Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has appointed Thomas Conquet as its new managing director for the UK team.
Monster has introduced a number of energy drink innovtions in recent times.

Energy drinks take centre stage in stores

Bosses for Monster have been providing evidence for something many Scottish convenience retailers will have realised – energy drinks have gone from being niche to mainstream.
Pack shots of Cathedral City formats including Sliced, Grated and Mini Cheddars.

Lactalis acquires Saputo dairy brands

Dairy firm Lactalis has secured a range of British dairy brands from Saputo Inc. including the likes of Country Life butter and Cathedral City cheese.
Kathryn Neil, programme director of the Healthy Living Programme, stands next to a child outside Spar Mastrick. Neil holds a bottle of water in each hand and the child holds a banana up to his mouth to look like a smile.

Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme

Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.
Pack shots of Robinsons Wicked For Good promotion across its bottles including variants of Robinsons Amazifying Citrus Twist, Outstandiful Berry and Wonderfully Fruity Twist. There are also pack shots of Fruit Shoot variants Thrillifying Citrus and Sparkle Berry.

Wicked For Good promotion returns to Robinsons bottles

Fruit juice brand Robinsons has once again partnered up with Universal Pictures with a new on-pack promotion for Wicked: For Good.
A promotional image for Bacardi & Coca-Cola cans with people in the top left corner partying with a shot of the can in the centre of the image. To the right the text reads 'Enjoyed Together since 1900'.

Coca-Cola serves up another classic with Bacardí and Coke cans

Drinks giant CCEP has brought the classic bar serve Bacardí & Coca-Cola to cans for the first time with the latest addition to its ARTD range.
Kulijt Athwal, owner of Premier Grand Avenue Stories in Cardiff, and actress Joanna Page stand outside the Premier store.

National Lottery retailers raise over £10billion for Good Causes

Independent retailers across the UK have managed to raise more than £10billion in fundraising through The National Lottery's Good Causes initiative.
The Desiderio No.1 prosecco bottles featuring works by Van Gogh, Munch and Monet.

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

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Bonds of London sweets with an on-pack call out for the Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir charity on packs. Variants includes Lemon Sherbets, Rhubarb & Custards, Butter Mintoes and Pear Drops.

World of Sweets teams up with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir

World of Sweets has marked the 130th anniversary of Bonds of London with its new share bags in partnership with Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir.
Pack shots of Red Bull The Spring Edition Cherry Sakura with a four pack format of 250ml cans as well as a 250ml £1.75 PMP can.

Red Bull unveils Cherry Sakura Spring Edition

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its new Spring Edition variant with the new Cherry Sakura flavour, driving up demand for cherry flavours in soft drinks.
Martin Glenn

Grocers put Holyrood on the spot

SCOTLAND’S convenience sector representative group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation put Scottish Government policy on the spot at its conference held last month at Prestonfield...

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.
WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland.

Booker to launch discount stores

WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland. Family...
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