Both Pete Cheema and Hussan Lal have blasted the decision to put up the MUP.

MUP rise ‘not the solution’

Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed MSPs’ decision to increase the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) from 50p to 65p.
Retailers should focus on the value of PMPs along with the meal deal opportunity, says Matt Collins.

KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities

Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.
The Rustlers range is well suited to the consumer desire for a 'fakeaway', says Kepak.

Kepak pushes the ‘fakeaway’ opportunity

Kepak reckons convenience retailers can capitalise on the consumer demand for a 'fakeaway' through its Rustlers range of chilled ready meals.
Pack shots of Mr Kipling Simnel Slices.

Mr Kipling launches Simnel Slices in time for Easter

BAKED goods brand Mr Kipling has unveiled a new limited edition cake ideal for the Easter season with its new Simnel Slices pack.
Pack shots of Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars.

Cadbury Top Deck is back on shelves

Carrying on its 200th anniversary celebrations, Cadbury has relaunched its Top Deck variant, which first hit store shelves in 1993.
Tobacco sniffer dog Boo sits next to bags filled with illegal cigarettes.

Illegal tobacco seized in the Highlands

The Highland Council Trading Standards team has uncovered a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands area.

Hovis unveils Christmas packs

Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.

Minimum wage set to soar

National Minimum Wage to hit £7.20 in 2016 New National Living Wage of £9 by 2020 Convenience retailers have been left reeling by last month’s Budget announcement,...
An advert for BrewDog's updated recipe for Punk IPA is on a billboard on a busy street.

BrewDog changes Punk IPA recipe in new campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new recipe for its classic Punk IPA beer alongside a new tongue-in-cheek ad to drive awareness of the change.

Team up for National Spritz Day

Two non-alcoholic brands have teamed up in time for National Spritz Day to offer consumers an alcohol free way to partake in the day.
Pack shots of Żubrówka Biala, Żubrówka Vanilla and Żubrówka Rosé 700ml bottles.

Polish vodka Żubrówka Biala rolls out to Sainsbury’s

Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has rolled out is Bison Grass Biala vodka variant to Sainsbury's stores as the brand aims to be the No.2 vodka in the UK.

Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A family gather round a kitchen table together looking happy, still image taken from OXO TV advert.

OXO is back on TV for the autumn

Stock cube brand OXO is back on the TV screen for the autumn as Premier Foods kicks off a new family-focused creative to drive up awareness of the brand.

Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day

Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event

UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.
The SGF mini-summit was followed by an election hustings with four politicians.

SGF mini-summit provides insights

Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
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