Moira Dean at Scottish Grocer Awards

Retailers make the difference in 2020

The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban

Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Expert advice on ePOS system investment

MHouse chief operating officer Faisal Sattar explains why it is important for convenience retailers to choose the right ePOS system.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru 330ml can range.

Made in Scotland From Girders strapline returns in £8million Irn-Bru campaign

Irn-Bru's iconic 'Made in Scotland From Girders' strapline has returned to the brand as part of a £8million marketing investment into the soft drinks range.
Promotional image for new KA Karnival Twist drinks featuring a 500ml bottle format and 2 litre format.

Barr brings a Caribbean twist in new KA drinks

Barr Soft Drinks is helping to bring a Caribbean Twist to the offering this summer with the launch of its new limited edition KA Karnival Twist drinks.
Westminster business, innovation and skills secretary Vince Cable. Picture: Duncan Phillips/CASS

Cable aims for NMW increase

Convenience retail trade groups say don’t play politics with our sector POLITICIANS should keep their hands off the National Minimum Wage. That’s the message from...

Sainsbury’s convenience expansion

SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores. The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...
Pack shots of Kinder Bueno Dark bars.

Kinder Bueno Dark delivers on dark chocolate demand

Chocolate products firm Ferrero UK has unveiled its new Kinder Bueno Dark chocolate bar, aiming to match demand for dark chocolate in the category.
Packs of The Protein Ball Co Snack Packs stand upright on a table in Peanut Butter, Blueberry Oat Muffin and Salted Caramel flavours.

The Protein Ball Co rolls out new multipacks

Protein snacks brand The Protein Ball Co has unveiled its new multipacks format with the introduction of its new Snack Packs range.
Inflation may be dipping but consumer confidence is plummeting.

Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter

While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

Vape levy set to come in from April 2026

UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Call for shop crime statistics transparency

The Scottish Grocers' Federation wants shop crime prosecution figures to be made public in a bid to deter offenders and encourage retailers to report incidents.
Promotion for One Stop's refresh for the beer, wine and spirits category with pack shots of products and a QR code for Kopparberg cider.

One Stop announces reset for its off-trade selection

Convenience retail franchise One Stop has completed its third range reset of the year so far with a revamp across its beer, wine and spirits selection.
A cereal box of Nesquik Minis sits on table with a bowl filled with the cereal and a spoon next to the bowl.

Nesquik rolls out some Minis fun

Nestlé Cereal is out to pack in extra fun for consumers' mornings with a Mini offer with the launch of its new Nesquik Minis chocolate cereal.
Pack shots of Terry's Chocolate Mint Toothpaste.

Terry’s unveils new Mint Chocolate Toothpaste

Dentists and children across the UK are set to rejoice as beloved British chocolate brand Terry's unveils its first Chocolate Mint Toothpaste.
Bradley Scanes, former Formula One coach, stands holding a bottle of champagne in one hand and a trophy in the other.

Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr

Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.