Retailers should consider lower-calorie options to match demands, say bosses for White Claw.

White Claw aims for healthy sales

Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
National lottery retailers have been thanked for their responses to Allwyn's Operation Guardian mystery shopper and training programme.

Convenience in brief | Allwyn, FDF Scotland, Christie & Co

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Allwyn, FDF Scotland and Christie & Co.
Promotional image of the collaboration between Fairy Non Bio and Paddington in Peru, featuring new limited edition packs with the Paddington character and Fairy Baby character with text that reads #LoadsOfKindness.

Fairy cleans up with Paddington

British household cleaning brand Fairy Non Bio has teamed up with the nation's favourite bear Paddington to help spread kindness in a new social media campaign.
Pack shots of Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.

CCEP grows Bacardí & Coca-Cola range with Spiced variant

Drinks giant CCEP has expanded on its alcoholic ready-to-drink range with the addition of its new Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.
Staropramen 12x330ml bottle multipacks feature Paramount+ illustrations for maximum visibility on shelves.

Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion

Drinks giant Molson Coors Beverage Company has teamed up with streaming service Paramount+ for a Staropramen on-pack promotion that aims to create “the perfect night in” for consumers.

Retail Game Changers: Imperial Brands

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

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.

BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big

American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Energy and Irn-Bru Energy Zero Sugar.

Irn-Bru Energy returns to store shelves

Irn-Bru Energy has made its return to store shelves across the country as AG Barr looks to drive energy sales through its loyal consumer base.
Pack shots Mr Porky Puffs.

Mr. Porky unveils a lighter bite with new Puffs

Pork scratchings brand Mr. Porky is set to deliver for more modern day snacking demands with the launch of new Mr. Porky Puffs.
Lidl store, Scotland

Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive

LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...

Smart shops for savings

Shopfitting solution experts Danfoss weigh in on how to introduce more smart options to c-stores and save cash on energy in the process.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.

Stimulate sales with energy drink variations

Soft drinks firms set out the key trends that retailers should keep note of to help bring in an extra boost for their energy drinks sections in stores.
Store front of Nisa Cargunnock Village Store with flags flying for Co-op and Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity.

Nisa village store reopens three years after fire

A community-owned store in Gargunnock has reopened its doors three years after a devastating fire thanks to contributions from local residents.
Retailer Girish Jeeva has expanded his Snappy Shopper delivery service from his Premier store in Barmulloch, Glasgow.

24-hour delivery service arrives in Scotland

Innovative retailer Girish Jeeva is introducing the first 24-hour delivery service from a convenience store in Scotland.