Anger at rates relief decision

Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
A bottle of Brunette Coffee Liqueur stands next to an Espresso Martini cocktail serve with coffee beans between the two.

Love Drinks adds in the French Brunette to liqueur range

Global drinks firm Love Drinks has added a new liqueur option to its range of drinks with the new French Brunette Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.
A chiller space in a convenience store stocking chilled dairy products.

Inflation falls to a new low

Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
Pack shots of the new slimline can format for Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola range of RTDs.

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches new slimline can format

Alcoholic RTD brand Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola has unveiled a new 330ml slimline can across its entire range of flavours to build stand out on shelf.
Pack shots of Jimmy's Iced Coffee Caramel Waffle limited edition cans.

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee launches Caramel Waffle flavour

Ready-to-drink coffee brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has launched a new limited edition flavours with its new Caramel Waffle coffee drink.
Pack shots of Sneak Energy Transformers Frostberry Blast and Mango Meltdown.

Sneak Energy rolls out new Transformers energy drinks

Sneak Energy has teamed up with Hasbro to roll out a new limited-edition range of drinks in collaboration with classic carton series Transformers.

Chocomel kicks off a playful side in TV campaign

Premium milk drink brand Chocomel has kicked off another round of marketing in the UK aiming to build on the playful nature of the brand.

Connelly Security Systems has tech solution to tackle crooks

Connelly Security Systems aims to tackle retail crime with its wide array of tech available to convenience store retailers including innovative deterrents.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.

ScotGov launches new vape consultation

The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation about the incoming disposable vape ban, which is set to run for six weeks.
Pack shots of Old El Paso Crunch Taco Kit Smoky BBQ.

Old El Paso unveils new Taco kit

Meal kits brand Old El Paso has revamped its Taco Kits range with a trio of new launches a refresh across the entire selection.
Promotional image of the Pie Sports logo with a pie in each corner of the logo.

Pie Sports serves up for the Euros

Scottish pie makers Pie Sports has geared up for the Euros with a wide selection of pie options that can be found in three of Scotland's football grounds.
A chilled section featuring a range of soft drinks options.

20p deposit value is confirmed for DRS

Exchange for Change has confirmed the deposit amount across in-scope containers for the DRS will be 20p when it goes live in October 2027.
Pack shots of Fanta two litre PMP bottles priced at £1.89 each.

CCEP invests into Fanta 2L PMP range to push down prices

Drinks firm CCEP has announced a new investment into the Fanta range to deliver a reduced price across its 2L PMP format for a limited time.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Zahid Iqbal and the team at Day-Today Drylaw following their win of Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards.
Bottles of Rubicon Spring Vits stand against a blue background with illustrations of fruit around the bottles.

Rubicon Spring unveils new Vits soft drinks range

Flavoured spring water brand Rubicon has unveiled its latest addition of Rubicon Spring Vits, aiming to drive up sales in the functional water market.