Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets

Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.
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The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling

Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
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Retail ‘cannot subsidise Post Office’

ACS wants government to support c-stores .
Single pack PMPs could be the way forward to growing impulse sales in stores, says Tayto.

Make most of Golden Wonder times

Tayto Group reckons c-store retailers can drive sales by stocking its PMP offerings that will appeal to consumers seeking value when socialising at home.

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.
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Price cuts see food sales fall

Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll. EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...
Jonathan Kemp has announced his plans to retire from AG Barr – allowing for a smooth transition.

Kemp announces retirement from AG Barr

Industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, commercial director at AG Barr and a hugely popular figure in the convenience channel, has announced his plans to retire.

Coke backs DRS

Soft drinks giant signals change of position over potential bottle deposit scheme for Scotland COCA-COLA has come out in favour of a proposed Deposit Return...

Calls for NI style scheme

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed plans to increase funding for a high street stimulus scheme, renewing calls for a similar scheme to be introduced in Scotland

Plenty to chew over

Statement raises questions for retailers
Pack shot of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday 360g gifting bar with the words Happy Birthday across the packaging.

Cadbury offers Birthday wishes with new gifting bar

Cadbury Dairy Milk is set to help consumers to find the perfect gift for birthday celebrations this year with its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday bar.

Nisa says it’s back on track

RETAILER-owned wholesaler and symbol group operator Nisa says the business is back on track after it achieved positive half-year figures, which show it...
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

One to watch

C-store in West Lothian undergoes full transition to relaunch as One Stop franchise THE latest One Stop franchise store has opened in West Lothian, following...
Packshot of Kerrygold Spreadable butter.

Kerrygold butter grows range with Spreadable butter

Ornua Foods is set to offer a more convenient option for fans of the Kerrygold butter brand with the launch of its new Kerrygold Spreadable tub.