Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Sugar Free Cherry Crush cans and 500ml bottles.

Dr Pepper unveils a new Crush for this Valentine’s Day

Soft drinks brand Dr Pepper has unveiled a limited edition variant for Valentine's Day with its new Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Cherry Crush flavour.
Bottle of the newly designed Panther M*lk drink sit on top of a wooden table.

Lap up the cocktail opportunity with new Panther M*lk bottles

Plant-based RTD cocktail brand Panther M*lk is keen to capitalise on sales from younger drinkers with its new sleek bottle design and extended flavours.

Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest

Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.
Asiyah and Jawad Javed are congratulated by editor Giles Blair, Republic Technologies sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson and Elaine C Smith.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024

Leading lights of convenience retail in Scotland were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Pack shots Ribena Summer Fruits 850ml Squash, 500ml bottle and 250ml carton.

Ribena introduces new Summer Fruits flavour

Soft drinks brand Ribena has unveiled a new Summer Fruits variant to its range in a bid to match demand from consumers across the UK.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2017 Winners and Highly Commended finalists

Local retailers from across Scotland were honoured last night at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2017. The event, the biggest awards programme of its type in...
Heverlee launches autumn music promotion with Ticketmaster

Heverlee launches autumn music promotion

Heverlee launches autumn music promotion with Ticketmaster
Pack shots of Doritos A Minecraft Movie promotion with the Ghast BBQ flavour, Chilli Heatwave and Creeper Vinegar.

Doritos goes square for new Minecraft movie promotion

Tortilla chips brand Dortios has teamed up with A Minecraft Movie with a new on-pack prize giveaway along with two new character-inspired flavours.
The joint venture between Palestine's Taybeh Brewing Co. and Brewgooder, will see the Sun & Stone brand stocked in 1600 Co-op stores.

Co-op to stock Palestinian beer

Palestine’s first and oldest microbrewery, Taybeh Brewing Co., has secured a listing with Co-op to stock a new lager it has created called Sun...
Crowd of people celebrating at the Achievers Awards 2026.

Achievers Awards 2026 winners revealed

The winners of the Scottish Wholesale Association's annual Achievers Awards have been revealed, celebrating the industry's hard graft over the last year.
Shaken Udder is keen to attract shoppers to its range, which it says is a premium offering.

Shaken Udder highlights trade-up opportunities

Flavoured milk is a strong category for convenience channel and Shaken Udder believes retailers can capitalise on trade-up opportunities with its premium milkshakes.
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Jo Macsween, director and haggis ambassador for Macsween, with the firm’s haggis as well as the vegetarian, canapé and microwaveable versions.

Haggis champion hits the big 60

Macsween is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Company director Jo Macsween shared a few gems with Jen Bowden.
The Healthy Living Programme team celebrates the 20th anniversary at the Scottish Grocers' Federation conference.

Healthy Living Programme boss reveals ambitions

The director of the Healthy Living Programme has spoken about her vision for the future as the scheme celebrated its 20th anniversary.
A bottle of Penrhos Handcrafted Wonky Strawberry Gin stands on a white table against a white background with a pink bowl of strawberries next to the bottle and a rose gold jigger measure behind the bowl.

Penrhos Gin unveils new Wonky Strawberry Gin flavour

Craft distiller Penrhos Gin has unveiled a limited-edition variant with the new Wonky Strawberry Gin, made from misshapen and surplus strawberries.