Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
Pack shots of Loyd Grossman sauces consisting of Pomodoro & Fresh Basil, Creamy Tomato & Parmigiano Reggiano and Pomodoro, Mascarpone & Wild Garlic.

Loyd Grossman marks 30th anniversary with new premium sauces and trips to Italy

Ambient sauces brand Loyd Grossman has rolled out a new range of premium sauces to mark the brand's 30th anniversary of trading in the UK.
bestway bargain booze

Bestway buys Bargain Booze

BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Pack shots of Walkers Sensations Prawn Marie Rose and Honey Glazed Ham crisps.

Walkers rolls out Christmas Sensations flavours

Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out two limited edition Sensations flavours for the festive season to help drive up sales of elevated snacks over Christmas.
The Scottish Government is still on track to introduce a minimum alcohol unit price of 50p.

Round 1 goes to Holyrood

Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
A refrigerator unit inside a retail store with soft drinks in it.

ONS inflation eases as energy prices fall

The ONS has reported a decline in the overall inflation figure for April as a fall in energy prices and food costs takes some of the pressure off.
Promotional image of the partnership between Captain Morgan rum and Pepsi Max with an image of the can and text that reads "Two Greats, One Epic Taste".

Pepsi Max boards with Captain Morgan in new RTD launch

Global drinks firms Diageo and PepsiCo have teamed up to launch the new Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Pepsi Max alcoholic RTD can range.
Pack shots of different format sizes of Takis Blue Heat including 120g, 100g and 55g PMP packs.

Takis rolls out Blue Heat flavour across the UK

Massively popular snacks brand Takis is set to spice up the snacks category even further with the launch of its new Blue Heat variant in the UK.
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema

Standing up to the criminals

Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
The Glencadam Reserva de Jerez has an Oloroso sherry cask finish.

Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram

Glencadam Distillery has launched an exclusive 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – which is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and comes with an RRP £700.
A team for the 'Pedal the Borders' GroceryAid initiative stand together celebrating finishing the race.

GroceryAid raises over £200k in three-day cycle challenge

Industry charity GroceryAid has managed to raise more than £200k through its annual 'Pedal the Borders' three day cycling challenge.
A person pulls a Nourish Matcha Coconut Cookie out form its packet.

Nourish unveils new Matcha Coconut Cookies

Organic snacks brand Nourish has introduced a new natural addition to its cookies range with its new Organic Matcha Coconut Cookie.
Pack shot of the Elfbar ELFX refillable pod system.

Elfbar introduces pod kit series with ELFX

Vaping device manufacturer Elfbar has unveiled its new pod system range with ELFX, offering consumers an easy switch away from disposable vape options.
Pack shots of Easter products including Cadbury Mini Eggs 1kg, Maltesers Bunny, Maltesers Bunny Popcorn flavour, Cadbury Creme Egg and Cadbury White Creme Egg.

Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025

Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Communication is key on cup charges

The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Lord Advocat James Wolffe

One last bout over minimum pricing

UK Supreme Court hears SWA’s appeal on MUP WHAT should be the final tussle over Scottish Government legislation on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol...