Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
The Glasgow Distillery plays to cask strengths
Ideal for Christmas and New Drinks, Scottish Grocer highlights two new expressions from The Glasgow Distillery and the Pickering's Gin Crimbo Limbo Calendar.
Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director
Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Mrs Hinch gets cosy in new P&G autumn cleaning range
Procter & Gamble has revealed its fifth collaborative scent with social media star Mrs Hinch with the new autumn-inspired range Cosy Season.
Heverlee has a foxy new look
An updated new look for Heverlee lager has hit shelves across the off-trade as the brand aims to offer a more premium look to consumers through the brand.
Digital tax date is almost here
ACS call for a one year delay is denied
Days Lager launches new and improved recipe
Alcohol-free lager brand Days has unveiled a new and improved recipe for its 0.0% ABV Lager in time for the ucpoming summer months.
Wall’s offers a healthy way
Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.
Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge
Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Rising energy costs push up inflation
A rise in Ofgem's energy price cap has pushed inflation back up above the Bank of England's target of 2%, according to the latest ONS data.
Wilkinson Sword Intuition upgrades Quattro razor for safer shave
Women's shaving brand Wilkinson Sword Intuition has upgraded its Quattro razor series in a bid to deliver a safer shaving experience for customers.
McIntosh brings Oor Wullie to Burns
Strathmore Foods brings a Scottish comic classic to its McIntosh ready meals with Oor Wullie stamping onto limited edition packs for Burns Night.
Counting on cash
ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
Mandatory face coverings from 10 July
FACE coverings will be mandatory in Scottish shops this month, the First Minister has announced.
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the new rule will come...
Scottish cheese brands promote provenance
Working with retailers to make the most of the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is absolutely critical for its brands from north of the border, say bosses at cheese maker Lactalis UK & Ireland.
