Retailers set to win in Pepsi Ice Cream competition
Convenience retailers have the chance to win an experience day with Carlsberg Britvic to mark the launch of the Pepsi Ice Cream Flavours range.
Spar acquires three Eddy’s stores
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired three stores from Eddy's Food Station as the retail brand has announced it has gone into administration.
Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report
Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
Growers Garden grows in multiples
Growers Garden is set for the UK’s major supermarkets after securing HSBC funds after the snacks firm received a major grant from the bank.
Spar UK and Iceland agrees exclusive partnership
Spar UK has announced an exclusive partnership with Iceland Foods to bring an expanded range of frozen products to Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales.
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Young’s kicks off Scampi relaunch
Frozen seafood brand Young's has unveiled a complete revamp of its Scampi range, complete with new packaging along with major recipe changes.
The prize is right
The Scottish Grocer Awards once again recognised the hard work found across the convenience sector.
Food inflation forecasts climb upwards
The Food and Drink Federation has uprated its inflation forecast for the sector to hit over 9% by the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East.
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
International Women’s Day – Premier Broadway Convenience Store
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal Euros promo
Barr has kicked off a new promo across its Irn-Bru variants to mark the UEFA Euros Germany 2024 to help boost sales during the football tournament.
Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks
Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.
Scotland’s No.1 Alcohol Brand: Tennent’s
Spotlight on Scotland's No. 1 alcohol brand of 2022 and the nations favourite lager, Tennent's.
Thatchers Cider rolls a Juicy launch to retail
Thatchers Juicy Apple Cider is set to make its retail debut as the new launch rolls out to Morrisons stores, with plans for a further roll out in the channel.
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
