Queue at Tesco

March boom for c-stores

Lockdown leads to more local shopping
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
Exterior image of Day-Today Balloch.

United Wholesale Scotland ensures success lasts for operators

The team at United Wholesale Scotland prides themselves on its more personal touch when it comes to supporting its retailer estate.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...
The 2026 redesign for Luxardo Limoncello stands on a table next to a wine glass with a cocktail serve in it and lemons have been placed around the two with a lemon tree hanging above them.

Luxardo introduces new sustainable bottle for Limoncello

Italian liqueur brand Luxardo has unveiled a new bottle design for its Limoncello serve in a bid to deliver a more eco-friendly fluted design in time for summer.
Pack formats of Madrí Excepcional beer's on-pack promotion including a 15 pack format, 10 pack format and four pack format.

Madrí Excepcional launches its first on-pack promotion with All Points East

Molson Coors Beverage Company has kicked off its first on-pack promotion for its Madrí Excepcional brand with All Points East music festival.

Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Pack shot of Bobby's Gumi Yum Surprise featuring the egg shaped candy both in and outside its packaging.

Gumi Yum Surprise rolls out to UK wholesaler

New Zealand confectionery brand and TikTok sensation Gumi Yum Surprise is set to launch to the UK market due to a new deal with World of Sweets and Bobby's.

Retail concern as UK takes the exit

Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU. Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits at a table with an Espresso Martini in hand with a bottle of Tia Maria Cold Brew next to the cocktail serve.

Tia Maria and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are set to Shake up the Taste

Coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria has launched a new partnership with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor as part of its new 'Shake Up The Taste' campaign.
Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.

Capri-Sun turn up summer vibes with new campaign

Soft drinks brand Capri-Sun is set to bring a Festival Feeling to the category with the launch of its new on-pack promotion for the 330ml pouch format.
A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
Pack shots of new Del Monte Frozen British Strawberries

Del Monte freezes over a new release

Canned fruit brand Del Monte has moved into the frozen aisle with the launch of its Frozen British Strawberries exclusively to Iceland stores in the UK.
Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.

Nisa and Costcutter retailers get profits boost

Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.
Bags of Stockleys sweets with sweets pouring out from them against a yellow background.

Stockley’s rolls out new Treat Bag format

Classic confectionery manufacturer Stockleys has unveiled its new Treat Bags format to appeal to sharing occasions with consumers.
Britvic is bringing back Tango Cherry in a sugar-free variant.

Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.