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Kathryn Neil and the SGF Healthy Living Programme team have been visiting Spar stores for tours with youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Spar Scotland, SGF and Asda news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Spar Scotland, the SGF and Asda.

Win a taste of the summer with Irn-Bru

Three lucky retailers are set to win three cases of both of the new Irn-Bru Xtra summer edition flavours which are set to launch later this month.
Pack shots of Kirin Ichiban beer.

Damm to distribute Kirin Ichiban across the UK

Spanish brewer Damm has been announced as the UK distributor for the Japanese premium beer brand Kirin Ichiban, bringing an authentic option to the off-trade.
Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.

Hendrick’s invites all to the Cabaret

Girvan-based gin brand Hendrick's has unveiled the latest addition to its 'Cabinet of Curiosities' with the launch of its limited release Grand Cabaret.
Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium KPMG Scottish Retail Sales monitor showed that, in February, total food sales in Scotland suffered their biggest drop, excluding Easter variations, since the programme’s records began in January 1999.

Food sales slump in February chill

Like-for-likes down more than 3% as competition and margin pressures lead to the biggest drop this century A WET, windy February brought bitter news for...
Pack shots of Unconform Cold Brew coffee including Salted Caramel Latte, Flat White and Mocha.

Unconform brings a trio of cold brew coffees to cans

Canned coffee brand Unconform is set to disrupt the iced coffee sector with a trio of new vegan Cold Brew variants with added health benefits.

Tullamore rolls out new look

Irish whiskey brand Tullamore D.E.W. has unveiled its new look ahead of St. Patrick's Day celebrations, making it a potential winner for any parties on the day.
Pack shots of new Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle 10-pack and Jaffa Cakes Cake Bars Cola Bottle.

McVitie’s fizzes up with new Jaffa Cakes flavour

Pladis UK is out to capture extra sales from younger shoppers with an adventurous new limited edition flavour with Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle.
Reward the curious shopper with a range to suit newcomers to energy drinks, says Red Bull.

Red Bull offers tips on growing customer base

Red Bull reckons store owners need to cater to customers who are curious to try energy drinks and, here, the popular brand offers some advice.
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

BRC reports huge rise in crime

The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
Pack shots of Baileys Squirty Cream and Baileys Espresso Extra Thick Cream.

Arla Foods unveils Baileys range for winter

Dairy firm Arla Foods has rolled out two new additions to its Baileys Cream range with the its first Squirty Cream in the UK and a new Espresso pouring cream.
WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland.

Booker to launch discount stores

WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland. Family...
CCEP has highlighted its important Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper zero-sugar variants.

CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.

Scottish Food & Drink Partnership unveils new vision for country

Double food and drink by 2030 A new strategy to drive growth in Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink industry has been unveiled by industry...
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.
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