The launch of the Scotmid and RNLI competition for youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
Appeal to students this St Patrick's Day through a new offering in the off-trade, such as be. cocktails from Global Brands.

Focus on student shoppers for St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick's Day is celebrated by university and college students everywhere – and that's something convenience retailers can capitalise on.
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Keeping a selection of seasonal stock, such as Edinburgh Christmas Gin, before December can target early shoppers.

Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock

Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.

Tobacco levy plans rejected

The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
Exterior shot of Spar Renfrew.

Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol

CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.
Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar will appeal to new customers, say Suntory.

Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales

Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.

Funkin celebrates 25 years with new prize promo

Funkin Cocktails is offering shoppers the chance to win big from a massive pool of prizes worth up to £25,000, including a trip to Barcelona.

Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas

Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.

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.
Pack shots of BrewDog Orange Crush and BrewDog Fruit Burst.

BrewDog taps into fruity demand with exclusive beers

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is set to tap into the demand for some fruity beers with the launch of two new brews exclusive to the convenience channel.
Promotional image of the Surf laundry detergent rebrand, with pack shots of the products against a pink background that has flowers. The text reads 'clean with joy infused fragrance'.

Surf washes up a new look

Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.

The Bru will get through

ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
A bottle of Cîroc Strawberry Lemonade stands next to a wine glass with a cocktail inside it made using the vodka with slices of strawberry in the drink as well. These both sit on a stone wall with greenery behind them.

Cîroc introduces limited edition Strawberry Limonade vodka

Premium French vodka brand Cîroc Vodka is set to roll out a colourful new limited edition flavour to its range with Strawberry Limonade.
Fruit snacking brand BEAR has launched a new Tropical flavoured YoYos snack.

Tropical treat to BEAR in mind

Kids fruit snacks brand BEAR has brought Tropical twist in its bestselling YoYos range, while Dole has touted its fruit cup range as a healthy choice.