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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.
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C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions

ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
Pack formats of Madrí Excepcional beer's on-pack promotion including a 15 pack format, 10 pack format and four pack format.

Madrí Excepcional launches its first on-pack promotion with All Points East

Molson Coors Beverage Company has kicked off its first on-pack promotion for its Madrí Excepcional brand with All Points East music festival.
Pack shots of Jacob's Mini Cheddars Cheesy Specials Cheese & Red Onion and Cream Cheese, Garlic and Herb.

Jacob’s introduces a Special range for Mini Cheddars

Snacks brand Jacob's has added to limited edition variants to its range of Mini Cheddars with the new Cheesy Specials range of crackers.
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.
Pack shots of BrewDog Orange Crush and BrewDog Fruit Burst.

BrewDog taps into fruity demand with exclusive beers

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is set to tap into the demand for some fruity beers with the launch of two new brews exclusive to the convenience channel.

Skwishee gears up for Bring Your Own Cup day

Frozen fizzy drinks brand Skwishee has announced the return of its Bring Your Own Cup Day for the summer for Saturday 29 July.

Landmark and Today’s merger

LANDMARK Wholesale and Today’s Group have unveiled plans to merge. Subject to member approval, the merged buying group will be known as Unitas Wholesale...
Pack shots of Cheez-It Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour.

Cheez-It unveils new flavour with Cheese & Smokey Bacon

American snacks brand Cheez-It has introduced its new Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour to the UK, rolling out here before any other country around the globe.

Low pay body says raise wage

Commission recommends 3% NMW increase to £6.50 THE Low Pay Commission, the body which advises the Westminster government on the rate of the National Minimum...
McVitie's Christmas range for 2024 including pack shots of Milk Chocolate Digestives Gingerbread, Chocolate HobNobs, White Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes Yard Box, Santa Snacks and Jaffa Tree.

McVitie’s rolls out the biscuit range for Christmas

Pladis UK has unveiled its sweet selection for the Christmas season, complete with a new flavour variant for Digestives alongside some returning favourites.

Hovis unveils Christmas packs

Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
Pack shots of Isle of Barra Distillers' whisky range including its 10 Year Old Single Malt and Blended Whisky variants.

Isle of Barra launches pair of whiskies

Isle of Barra Distillers has entered into the whisky category for the first time with the launch of two new blended expressions.
Competition poster for Belvita advertising the chance to win a trip to Finland.

Belvita offers shoppers the chance to win a trip to Finland

Biscuit brand Belvita is offering consumers the chance to win a trip to 'The Most Positive Place on the Planet' with a holiday to Finland.
Promotional image of Cadbury FC 2025 with a bar of Dairy Milk, a lanyard and a football on a pitch, the text on the lanyard reads 'Share Your Ultimate MatchDay With Three Friends'.

Cadbury FC returns with even more prizes for consumers

Consumer competition Cadbury FC has returned for 2025, complete with experience days to be won at participating football clubs for the winner and three friends.
Promotional image for Kinder Bueno's 'Why Be Basic When You Can Be Bueno' campaign.

Ferrero rolls out a Bueno campaign

Ferrero UK is set to drive awareness of the Kinder Bueno brand with a new marketing campaign to target younger consumer audiences.