Retailers Against Crime have been showcasing tools to aid convictions of shoplifting.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Leverhulme Charity Trust and Retailers Against Crime news

Trading hard for many NEARLY 100% (96%) of shops surveyed by the Federation of Independent Retailers said that they were struggling to survive due to...
Pack shots of Walkers Smokin' BBQ Sauce flavour.

Walkers brings a saucy release with new BBQ flavour crisps

Savoury snacks brand Walkers is set to respond to a rising consumer demand in flavour options with the launch of its new Smokin' BBQ Sauce variant.

ScotGov confirms generational tobacco ban

The Scottish Government has agreed to impose the controversial generational tobacco ban in Scotland, falling in line with the Westminster proposals.
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.

Big and small budget story

Small business bonus kept, large business charge up Swinney announces commercial rates system review SMALL shops and other businesses with low rateable values learned they were...
Takis range of crisps including Dragon Sweet Chilli, Fuego and Volcano variants.

Takis fires up in Morrisons

Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Exterior image of Jet Drum of Wartle Filling Station in Inverurie.

Jet grows Scottish network with Highland Fuels sites

Forecourt brand Jet has expanded across the north of Scotland with the opening of two new locations in partnership with Highland Fuels.

Calls for off-trade tax

Scotland's national alcohol charity has called for a retailer tax levy on off-trade sales to support alcohol treatment across Scotland.
Still image from Nestle Lindahls TV campaign showing an animated man running with a dog in his arm and a Nestle Lindahls Protein Drink in his other hand.

Nestlé Lindahls unveils new TV campaign

Make a 'Good Move' with high protein dairy brand HIGH protein dairy brand Nestlé Lindahls has unveiled its new marketing campaign to drive up awareness...
Minah Shannon from BBC's The Traitors stands holding a red book with the title 'Jane Hare' whilst holding her index fingers to her lips to tell people to shh.

The Traitors star Minah teams up with Mars to keep Easter treats hidden

BBC's The Traitors star Minah Shannon has teamed up with Mars Wrigley to roll out a range of limited-edition Easter books that house a secret of their own.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban

Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.
The current National Minimum Wage Rate for persons 21 and over is 6.31 an hour. ACS estimates that if rates continue to rise and proposed auto enrolment pension contributions are taking into account the real cost of the minimum wage in 2020 will be £8.14 an hour

Commission told to freeze NMW

Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...
Pack shots of Brooklyn Brewery Bel Air Sour, Fonio Rising Double Pilsner and Black Chocolate Stout cans.

Brooklyn Brewery rolls out trio of new beers

Craft beer brand Brooklyn Brewery has unveiled a trio of limited edition brews to appeal to wider variety of consumers in the off-trade.

Bank on British malts

Halewood Artisanal Spirits aims to bring together the best of British malts in its blended whisky range Bankhall with malts from Scotland, England and Wales.
Spar Scotland head of marketing Paula Middleton with one of the rebranded delivery trucks.

Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships

Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
Pack shot of the Terry's Chocolate Orange Marble Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg Five Pack and Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg single.

Terry’s Chocolate unveils orange filled Easter range

Terry's Chocolate is set to drive up its sales even further this Easter season with its new Marble Egg and wider additions to the range for 2026.