Pack shots of Twix Hazelnut bars.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Twix Hazelnut flavour

Mars Wrigley is set to entice more shoppers to the confectionery category across stores with its new Twix Hazelnut variant.

Tesco launches discounter brand

TESCO has thrown its hat into the discounter ring with the launch of new store brand, Jack’s. The new store format opens its doors to...
A plate with a cup of tea and HobNob biscuits on it are in the foreground with a packet of McVitie's Hobnobs in the background and a glass teapot next to the plate.

McVitie’s and PG Tips take a tea break

Global snacking firm pladis has paired up its McVitie's biscuits brands with PG Tips in a bid to encourage more shoppers to take a tea break.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail

Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Shaken Udder is keen to attract shoppers to its range, which it says is a premium offering.

Shaken Udder highlights trade-up opportunities

Flavoured milk is a strong category for convenience channel and Shaken Udder believes retailers can capitalise on trade-up opportunities with its premium milkshakes.

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.
P&H trucks

Pain of P&H fall is still being felt

More jobs lost as pension questions surface
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.

Red Bull opens on flavour in Winter Edition

Red Bull has some summer love for the launch of its new The Winter Edition with tips on how to signpost the energy drinks range across stores.

Market News | Blu Bar, Haribo, Buzzballs, Bloo

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Belvita Minis Honey & Chocolate Chip.

Belvita introduces new Minis bite-size biscuits

Biscuits brand Belvita has announced its new Belvita Minis range in a bid to offer consumers a more permissible and versatile snack option.
The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa.
A selection of Kestrel been cans

Kestrel flies the flag for St Andrews Day

Kestrel Beer and Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean launch a new campaign to make St Andrew’s Day a major moment in the industry.
The new Nakd Fruit & Fibre bars from Natural Balance Foods.

Market News | Nakd, Tyrells, Weetabix, Trek

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Business resumes at fire stricken fruit market

Quick thinking gets businesses back up and running one day on from blaze TRADING is underway again at Blochairn Fruit Market following a huge fire...
Natalie Marhsall, trade marketing manager at Aston Manor.

Retail Game Changers: Aston Manor

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.