Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Strawberry Hearts and Bebeto Fizzy Heart Pops.

Bebeto unveils heartwarming Valentine’s sweets

Halal confectionery brand Bebeto has unveiled its new launches for Valentine's Day 2026 to provide consumers with unique treats for loved ones this year.
Pack shots of It's The Dog's Peanut Butter Balls.

The Protein Ball Co launches new It’s The Dog’s treats for both owners and...

The Protein Ball Co has made its first foray into the pet treat market with the launch of It's The Dogs, a treat made for dogs that owners can also share with them.

Market News | Diageo, Birra Moretti, Whitley Neill, Absolut

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Industry experts welcome DRS grant support

DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Angus Leckonby, Special Olympics GB Athlete, stands in front of the CCEP Meals that Matter promotional image which features him.

CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.
image shows a red post office sign

CJ Lang to pull 31 Post Offices

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang will pull Post Office franchises from 31 stores across its company-owned estate over a six month period.

Tango brings a Blast in a bottle

Soft drinks giant Britvic has brought the popular Tango Ice Blast flavours to a bottled format for the first time in a limited edition release.
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.
The Scottish Government is still on track to introduce a minimum alcohol unit price of 50p.

Round 1 goes to Holyrood

Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
Pack shots of Blu Max 6000 range including Bluberry Sour Razz kit, Lemon & Lime pod + refill kit, Blueberry Ice pod+ refill kit and Blu Max 6000 Pineapple vape kit.

Imperial Brands launches new Blu Max 6000 vape kit range

Nicotine product firm Imperial Brands has introduced a new higher puff count vape device with the Blu Max 6000 device range.

JTI launches TPD2 plan

BIG changes come to tobacco manufacturing this May and major changes will affect tobacco retailers a year later thanks to the implementation of the...
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.

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.
STG UK offers advice to help grow the cigar and cigarillo segments in the store.

Provide options across cigars

The cigar category offers convenience store retailers plenty of chances to bring in some extra sales, reckons Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.
Republic Technology UK's OCB range offers consumers a more sustainable option.

Covering the roll-your-own demands

Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.