Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
World of Sweets rolls out new Warheads sweet
American sour candy brand Warheads has rolled out a novel product with the launch of the Sour Ooze Pops, marking the start of the brand's NPD plans for 2024.
Charitable calls
Community retailer Scotmid is looking for its next charity partner for 2023-24 to help fundraise and build support for a local cause.
Spar launches Thick Toastie bread loaf
UK symbol group Spar reckons it will be able to plug a gap in the market with the launch of its new own-label White Toastie Thick Sliced bread loaf.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster
A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
Convenience in brief | PayPoint and Lomond Wholesaler news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together two news stories covering recent events.
Inflated festive retail sales expected
Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.
Kingsbarns honours history in new whisky launch
Lowland's distillery brand Kingsbarns Distillery has launched the latest addition in its core range of whiskies with its new Coaltown expression.
UK faces ‘jobless generation’ as retail employment hits new low
New data from the ONS have revealed a startling drop in employment numbers across the retail sector as the BRC warns of a 'jobless generation' for the UK.
Belhaven serves a double win
Belhaven Brewery has picked up two gongs at recent award shows helping to highlight the quality of beer being brewed and the visitor experience.
Awards Profile – The Innovation Award
Scottish Grocer has caught up with the team at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Wishaw after their award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Imperial Brands launches Creamy Tobacco Blu vape pods
Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has expanded its Blu Bar vapes range to a total 16 flavours with the addition of its new Creamy Tobacco variant.
Industry leaders united in sorrow and admiration
Industry leaders from across Scotland’s retail sector have expressed their sadness at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, while praising her service to the nation.
Telmont lightens the load across the bottles
Champagne brand Telmont has upped its sustainability credentials once again by cutting back on the weight of its glass half-bottles.
Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse
DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
