Cans of Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition are in the middle of an orange and blue background design with the outlines of mountains and clouds in the background. The left can is Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition Nessie Nectar and on the right is Irn-Bru XTRA Unicorn Tears.

Irn-Bru XTRA introduces mysterious Legend Editions range

Scottish consumers will be kept guessing all summer long as Irn-Bru XTRA has rolled out two new mystery flavours with the new Legends Edition.

MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
A man is stocking apples in a grocery store.

GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas

Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.

Bring a flair this Valentine’s

Three brands have offered their selection to help retailers to elevate the offer for Valentine's Day this year, with a focus for some at-home cocktail serves.
Fox’s biscuits launches Chocolatey as a ‘Masterbrand’ with a £3m marketing push

Fox’s biscuits rebrands its Fabulous range as Chocolatey

Fox’s biscuits rebrands its Fabulous range as Chocolatey
A person holds a phone with Jisp app open on it to scan a product on a store shelf.

Jisp trials in-store NPD service

Retail tech firm Jisp has unveiled a new NPD service as part of its app offering, allowing brands to directly receive data on how new products perform.
new-mobile-app-link

Linking up cash with consumers

New app shows where cash can be accessed .
Pack shots of Takis PMPs including Dragon Sweet Chilli, Feugo and Volcano.

Takis builds distribution with new PMPs

Spicy snacks brand Takis is set to broaden its distribution across the convenience and independents sectors with the launch of its new PMP packs.

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
A can of Absolut Sprite stands next to a can of Absolut Sprite Watermelon on a blue table with people relaxing in the background. There is text at the top left corner that reads Smooth Sip.

Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour

ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.
Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales and footfall figures.

Retail slump prompts calls for help

Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.
Lynn Jackson, head of UK off-trade – grocery & convenience at La Martiniquaise Bardinet.

Retail Game Changers: La Martiniquaise Bardinet

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

Asda heads sponsorship at Scotland Food & Drink event

Major supermarket chain Asda has been announced as the headline sponsor for Scotland Food & Drink's inaugural Excellence Summit event.
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores.

Government backs bottle deposit plan

The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
The Scottish Wholesale Association conference at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa will provide a chance to network.

SWA conference gets a refresh

The Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its new-format annual conference, which will take place in Aberdeen on 5 June.
Retailers Against Crime have been showcasing tools to aid convictions of shoplifting.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Leverhulme Charity Trust and Retailers Against Crime news

Trading hard for many NEARLY 100% (96%) of shops surveyed by the Federation of Independent Retailers said that they were struggling to survive due to...