Pack shots of New York Bakery Co Original Sub Rolls, Roasted Onion Sub Rolls, Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies and Salted Caramel & Pecan Soft Baked Cookies.

New York Bakery enters new categories with Sub Rolls and Cookies

New York Bakery has entered into two new categories for the first time with the launch of a new range of Sub Rolls and Soft-Baked Cookies options.

Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Covid rules risk safety

Two thirds of UK shop workers fear abuse from customers if they try to implement Covid-19 related regulations, new research has found
Promotional image of Quality Street paper tubs featuring the tub and sweets from the tub against a purple background.

Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled its new paper tub trial for the Quality Street brand which will roll out exclusively to Tesco on a trial basis.
Promotional image of Barr Flavours with the Jurassic World Rebirth promotion on pack featuring flavours Cream Soda, Bubblegum, Limeade and Cherryade with a blue and pink background.

Barr Flavours announces on-pack promotion for Jurassic World Rebirth

Welcome to Jurassic Barr-k SCOTTISH soft drinks giant AG Barr has launched an exciting new on-pack promotion across its Barr Flavours range in partnership with...
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Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.
Three people standing on a stage to accept an award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
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.

Long drinks in Olympics sales surge

HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen. Beer and cider were the big winners, with...

Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.

Shopping in the age of impulse

INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...

BrewDog launch flies into convenience

BrewDog is out to grow the craft beer section across the convenience channel with the launch of its Wingman Session IPA to impulse.
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A new Plus point from The Fed

Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
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Minimum unit price guidance on way

The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing

Symbol store numbers drop

THE number of symbol stores in Britain dropped last year and the number of non-affiliated c-stores increased in what appears to have been a...

Aldi wins city overprovision appeal

FAST-GROWING discounter Aldi has won an appeal against a decision by Dundee Licensing Board to refuse it a provisional alcohol licence for a proposed...