Counting the cost of Brexit
Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers
A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Luxardo introduces new sustainable bottle for Limoncello
Italian liqueur brand Luxardo has unveiled a new bottle design for its Limoncello serve in a bid to deliver a more eco-friendly fluted design in time for summer.
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.
Grocers put Holyrood on the spot
SCOTLAND’S convenience sector representative group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation put Scottish Government policy on the spot at its conference held last month at Prestonfield...
Fox’s taps into matcha boom with new Matcha Cream biscuits
FBC has expanded on its Indulgent Creams range with the addition of the new Matcha variant, aiming to tap into the rising flavour trend for the ingredient.
Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.
Barr brings a Caribbean twist in new KA drinks
Barr Soft Drinks is helping to bring a Caribbean Twist to the offering this summer with the launch of its new limited edition KA Karnival Twist drinks.
Nestlé Confectionery unwraps Christmas range
Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat leading the company's bid to help retailers boost their sales.
Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year
More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Make it clear with Scottish beer
Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid
Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
Market News | Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Aero, Delicious Desserts, Cod Almighty
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests
Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
Tobacco & Vapes Bill passes through Parliament
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has made its way through Parliament is now awaiting to receive Royal Assent meaning the generational tobacco ban will go ahead.
