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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...

Awarding returns for Innis & Gunn

Scottish craft beer brewery Innis & Gunn has picked up six awards across a range of prestigious titles marking a strong year for its range.
Head shot of Hussan Lal, president of the Fed in Scotland.

FM must act on his promises

Industry chiefs have reacted to First Minister Humza Yousaf's New Deal for Business – urging the FM to follow up on his words with effective actions.
Pack shots of McCoy's Epic Eats Flamin' Fajita and Grilled Cheese.

McCoy’s builds on the Epic Eats in new promo

KP Snacks has expanded on the McCoy's Epic Eats range with the addition of two new American inspired flavours and a new prize promo to drive up sales.
New marketing material for Estrella Galicia beer on a billboard with a slogan that states 'Don't Fall for Fake Brews'.

Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment

Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.

International Women’s Day – CJ Lang & Son

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
A Day-Today store floor with the counter area, product bins close to the checkout and a staff member behind the till.

Inflation trickles down on consumer goods

Overall inflation remains consistent while some consumer goods continue to trickle down as the ONS reveals its latest data on inflation rates.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bars with the Win A Day To Remember on-pack promotion on them.

Win a new TV with Cadbury

Mondelēz International has kicked off a retailer-exclusive competition as part of its Cadbury Dairy Milk Win a Day to Remember prize giveaway.
Mohammed Rajak stands outside his Day-Today store in the image on the left and Shamly & Guna Sud stand outside their RaceTrack Pitstop Autoport store in the image on the right.

Retailers demand action on black market vapes

Store owners across Scotland have demanded that more action needs to be taken to stamp out the illicit trade of illegal vaping products in the country.
A pack of Wonderland Cocktails 12 Cocktails of Christmas stands on a green table with the 12 cans stacked around the pack against a red background and red baubles hanging from the ceiling.

Enjoy winter with Wonderland with new Christmas cocktails pack

Wonderland Cocktails encourage consumers to count down with its 12 Cocktails of Christmas, offering shoppers an expansive range of drinks options.
Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar will appeal to new customers, say Suntory.

Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales

Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.
Pack shot of the Cadbury FC Dairy Milk Cadbury Buttons as well as Maynards Bassets Jelly Babies.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Mondelēz International

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

Fruit-tella Sticks to expansion with Berries & Cherry

Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry variant with a new on-the-go Stick format pack.

November holds out some hope

Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year AFTER a tough year in the food...
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Illegal tobacco sales on the rise

The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
A bottle of Mirror Margarita stands against a white backdrop.

Mirror Margarita makes it clear across Sainsbury’s

RTD cocktail brand Mirror Margarita is set to come to Sainsbury's stores this September, offering drinkers a unique cocktail serve for the home.
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