IVG outlines its ambitions to hit £1billion in revenue

British vaping manufacturer IVG has unveiled its new ambition to reach £1billion in annual revenue within the next three years with plans to invest across its infrastructure.

Arctic Coffee brings a cold blast of innovation

Arctic Coffee has brought a double cool blast to the chillers with the launch of two new coffee variants made popular in coffee shops to retail.

FM seeks disposable vapes ban

Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

MSP highlights retail crime crisis

Labour MSP Daniel Johnson has highlighted the recent rise in retail crime in a letter to the chief constable of Police Scotland that was signed by a number of convenience channel leaders.
A person is holding a bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin in front of a Waitrose supermarket store.

Eden Mill secures first UK-wide listing in Waitrose

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced its first UK-wide listing for its Golf Gin product across 202 Waitrose stores.
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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.

Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

Inflation remains stagnant as transport costs soar

Inflation remained stagnant between months in May as transport costs soared upwards, though was offset by falls in other categories.
Pack shots of Chipsticks PMP and Frazzles PMP.

Frazzles and Chipsticks flip over a new look

PepsiCo has unveiled a new look across two of its Smiths budget snacks range – Chipsticks and Frazzles – with a bigger pack size for Frazzles.

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...
Promotional image for the launch of Jam Shed Jammy Red Wine & Cola cans with a can of the drink next to a glass with the drink inside.

Jam Shed blends red wine and cola in a can

Wine brand Jam Shed is set to reinvigorate the RTD sector with the launch of its new Jammy Red Wine X Cola canned cocktail serve.
Pack shots of Golden Wonder Saucers Sour Cream & Onion £1 PMP, Golden Wonder Bikers Cheese & Onion 35p PMP and Golden Wonder Oinks £1 PMP.

Golden Wonder turns up the flavour with new launches

Crisps brand Golden Wonder is set to turn up the flavour for the snacks category with the launch of three new variants for its £1 and 35p PMP ranges.

SGF pushes back on judicial review claims

Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...
A Jet forecourt garage with a POS highlighting a prize giveaway to win a new car.

JET kicks off national prize draw

Forecourt operator JET has kicked off its biggest prize giveaway ever with its new Pump Up To 70 campaign, giving consumers the chance to win a car worth £26k.

Discounters take 10%

Symbols hold steady but supermarket decline goes on and price deals account for a third of sales. £1 in every £10 spent in...
Pack shots of Warrior Crunch bars in White Chocolate, Banoffee Pie, Dark Chocolate Peanut, Fudge Brownie, Choc Chip Cookie Dough and Salted Caramel.

Warrior Crunch rolls out refreshed packaging

Sports nutrition brand Warrior has unveiled its revamped Warrior Crunch range complete with a new look and new soft core recipe.