Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
InPost streamlines postage with new Send service
Postal services firm InPost aims to streamline and simplify the process of sending packages with its new in-app feature Send.
Radnor Hills introduces new PMP range
Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hill has unveiled a new PMP format for its carbonated Radnor Spring range, offering retailer stronger margins for the drinks.
Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup
Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.
Get ready for the biggest event in Scottish retailing
The search is on. Scottish Grocer is calling on the nation’s retailers to shout about the fantastic work they do on a daily basis .
Served cocktails rolls out four new drinks
Canned cocktail brand Served has extended its range of full-strength RTD cocktails with four classic bar staples added to the range.
Mentos bolsters Discovery launch in new campaign
Perfetti Van Melle is set to build on its new launch Mentos Discovery with a new marketing campaign running for three months over summer.
Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
SKE unveils new vape range ahead of ban
Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its new product line-up with an ambition to dominate the category following on from the disposable vape ban.
Absolut teams up with Tabasco hot sauce for spicy vodka launch
Vodka brand Absolut has teamed up with Tabasco Hot Sauce to deliver a new spicy vodka with the launch of the Absolut Tabasco variant.
Ways to keep people sweet
Food and drink insights experts from The Knowledge Bank say people prefer "regular" chocolate to low/no-sugar offerings.
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
PLH renewal deadline is almost here
Act swiftly or face disaster
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
KP Snacks’ biggest retailer giveaway
KP Snacks has marked its milestone 70th anniversary for its KP Nuts brand with its biggest ever retailer giveaway with a total fund of £70,000.
