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...
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.
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 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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 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.
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.
