Strength in store for convenience channel
The convenience sector in Scotland remains strong according to the latest Scottish Local Shop Report from the SGF and the ACS.
Shoppers buy for rainy days
Ongoing dismal summer weather and inflationary pressures appear to have impacted on shopper behaviour and sales across the grocery and convenience channels.
Aperol Spritz comes to the RTD market
Italian bitter brand Aperol is set to make cocktail nights all the more convenient this summer with the roll out of its new Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve bottles.
Baileys offers a Mint of a new Easter egg
Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolate range for Easter with the launch of the Baileys Mint Chocolate Easter Egg.
Jam Shed expands on Mini Box range with Malbec
Global wine firm Accolade Wines has expanded on the Jam Shed Mini Box range as the Jam Shed Malbec variant joins the format.
Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese
Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
Williams moves in at Spar
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.
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BAT unveils sustainable gantry
British American Tobacco has unveiled its new sustainable gantry tech to retailers across the UK following a pilot for the display in a Glasgow store.
Food prices spark alarm
Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
World of Sweets expands Bonds of London charity range
Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has introduced two new products to its Bonds of London Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir range.
Market News | Mrs Tilly’s, Burts, Cathedral City, Biona
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
November holds out some hope
Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year
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Hovis bakes up a trip of a lifetime in Wicked For Good pack promotion
Hovis has partnered up with Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good with an exclusive on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a family trip to Canada.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
White Claw rolls out new flavours for the summer
Hard seltzer brand White Claw has geared up for the summer months with the launch of two limited edition flavours in Pineapple and Passion Fruit.
Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year
The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
