Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
Brothers Cider looks to the bright side
Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.
Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia
Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
Chancellor confirms rise in worker wages
Workers' wages are set to increase in April next year, adding further expenses for store owners to contend with on top of rises to tax.
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Hellmann’s double dips with two new sauces
Hellmann's is set to capture the attention of consumers who are more experimental with their food with the launch of its two new sauce options.
Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Green Giant marks 100 years of Jolly mascot with on-pack promo
Tinned sweetcorn brand Green Giant has marked 100 years of its iconic mascot Jolly the Green Giant with a new on-pack promotion.
Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts
Member’s bill has second reading this month
Cheers to beers and fine drams
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Nestlé cracks open its Easter range for 2026
Confectionery giant Nestlé has cracked open its line-up for the Easter 2026 season with a wide array of new launches and returning favourites.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
PRA Forecourt Roadshow returning to Scotland
Scottish service station retailers can find out all about sector developments at the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Forecourt Roadshow later this spring.
March boom for c-stores
Lockdown leads to more local shopping
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
