The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

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.
Nicola Sturgeon walking across stage with SNP in large letters

We’ll still push for our causes

Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.

Shoplifting in Scotland sees a 25% rise

The Scottish Government has reported shoplifting in Scotland has risen by a quarter in the last year, leaving store owners burdened and dismayed.
Andy Murray stands over a conveyer belt with shortbread on it.

Andy Murray makes a visit to Walker’s Shortbread factory

Former tennis ace Andy Murray has paid a surprise visit to the Walker's Shortbread factory in Aberlour, learning more about the brand and meeting employees.
Martin Glenn

Grocers put Holyrood on the spot

SCOTLAND’S convenience sector representative group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation put Scottish Government policy on the spot at its conference held last month at Prestonfield...
Nestlé Confectionery Easter 2025 line-up featuring Nestlé KitKat Crunchy Choc Brownie Egg, KitKat Mini Eggs, Rowntree's Jelly-tastic Mini Egg Bar, Aero Melts Neapolitan Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Mini Eggs Bar and KitKat Bunny Easter Pouch.

Nestlé unveils its Easter line-up for 2025

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a host of new treats for the Easter season this year, complete with new additions and returning fan favourites.
A store's confectionery section displaying a range of hanging bag sweet brands.

Inflation hits key Bank of England target

Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.

Co-op continues ambitious investment programme

Co-op Group has revealed that it will launch 24 new stores and refurbishments in the quarter to the end of June across Britain – taking the total to more than 40 sites in the first half of this year.
Brad Whittingham, Four Pillars LGBT+ Inclusion Advocate, sits at a table with bottles of MacB water and Four Pillars branded mugs.

MacB brings a financial boost to Aberdeenshire charities

Scottish bottled water brand MacB has supported charity organisations across Aberdeenshire with new grants from its Live Bold Community Fund.
The three new SKUs from American confectionery brand that have been released for Halloween.

Reese’s launches Halloween competition

American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.
Deposit return schemes utilising reverse vending machines are already in use in a number of European countries.

Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster

THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
Pack shots of Popworks snacks including Sweet & Salty and Sweet BBQ with an on-pack promotion for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film

Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Red Bull reckons having the right range will ensure a shop's energy drinks section is ready to meet summer demands.

Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull

Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
Pack shots of Glencadam American Oak Reserve and Tomintoul Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cash Finish.

Glencadam and Tomintoul head to Tesco whisky ranges

Two award-wining single malts from Angus Dundee Disitllers brands Glencadam and Tomintoul have rolled out across Tesco stores for the first time.

Kikkoman has fired up for BBQ season

Leading soy sauce brand Kikkoman is out to help consumers to fire up the barbecue this summer with its new promotion 'Fire Up the Umami'.
VARS screen on a till that highlights blacklisted cars that have previously driven off without paying for fuel.

VARS marks theft prevention milestone

Forecourt protection services firm VARS Technology has hit a landmark 1million incidents of reporting blacklisted vehicles, preventing losses at the pumps.