post-office

Retail ‘cannot subsidise Post Office’

ACS wants government to support c-stores .
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Peter Pigs lies down on a pink background with a bowl that has chocolate covered popcorn and pieces of pig shaped strawberry chocolate with both the chocolate and popcorn lying around the bowl as well.

Popcorn Kitchen pops Peter Pigs on the menu

Gourmet popping popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has rolled out its latest indulgent Kit with the new Peter Pigs, featuring Strawberry chocolate pig shapes.
Pack shot of the Cadbury FC Dairy Milk Cadbury Buttons as well as Maynards Bassets Jelly Babies.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Mondelēz International

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner before Elaine C Smith took to the stage to host the awards at the Hilton Glasgow.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Promotional image of Mily Way Milk Drinks cans with three of the cans against a starry background.

Milky Way expands in milk drinks

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has expanded further on its range of canned flavoured milk drinks with the launch of its new Milky Way flavoured variant.
Sir Kevin Sinfield stands holding bottles of Boost Sport drinks while standing in Old Trafford stadium.

Boost announces sponsorship of Sinfield’s 7-in-7 fundraiser

Energy drinks brand Boost Drinks has sponsored Rugby League legend Sir Kevin Sinfield's 7-in-7 challenge fundraiser for MND research.
Pack shots of Tequila Rose one litre bottles.

Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose

Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.
Promotional image of the Cadbury Win for Your Squad competition.

Win For Your Squad with Cadbury football promo

Mondelēz International is offering shoppers the chance to bag a money-can't-buy football experience as part of a new promotion with Cadbury.
McVitie's Christmas range for 2024 including pack shots of Milk Chocolate Digestives Gingerbread, Chocolate HobNobs, White Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes Yard Box, Santa Snacks and Jaffa Tree.

McVitie’s rolls out the biscuit range for Christmas

Pladis UK has unveiled its sweet selection for the Christmas season, complete with a new flavour variant for Digestives alongside some returning favourites.
Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

Inflation remains stagnant as transport costs soar

Inflation remained stagnant between months in May as transport costs soared upwards, though was offset by falls in other categories.
Paul Cheema, founder of C-Talk, stands in front of Westminster with a bag of signed letters from retailers against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.

Retailers would close shops if Tobacco & Vapes Bill becomes law

One in 10 convenience store owners have said they would consider closing their shop if the Tobacco & Vapes Bill comes in, according to C-Talk.

Value on parade with Spar Scotland

CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean sets out the benefits of running a store under the Spar Scotland symbol in Scotland the support the group offers.
A selection of Kestrel been cans

Kestrel flies the flag for St Andrews Day

Kestrel Beer and Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean launch a new campaign to make St Andrew’s Day a major moment in the industry.

Scotland’s top brands: 11-20

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 11-20.
A table dinner is set with different foods and bottles of Campo Viejo Contemporary Rosa and Blanco variants.

Campo Viejo introduces lighter Contemporary wine range

Rioja wine brand Campo Viejo has introduced the Contemporary lighter wines duo as the brand seeks to provide a fresher drinking experience.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.