The new Belorante range of Italian wines from Treasury Wine Estates.

Market news | Belorante, Biona, Juice Burst

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Belorante, Biona and Juice Burst.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers

Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
Jars of Heinz Pasta Sauce are surrounded by ingredients used in making each of the sauces, the Pasta Sauces including Tomato, Sicilian Lemon and Ricotta; Tomato, Black Garlic and Roasted Garlic; and Tomato & Spicy 'Nduja.

Heinz builds Pasta Sauce range inspired by TikTok trends

Heinz has taken inspiration from culinary trends across TikTok with its new range of Pasta Sauces, aiming to make the latest foods trends more accessible.

Golden Casket spreads sweetness to scammed families

Greenock confectionery firm Golden Casket is offering scammed families a bundle of sweets after a Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience went wonky.
The Pepsi rebrand has a nostalgic touch.

Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Nestlé Confectionery Easter 2025 line-up featuring Nestlé KitKat Crunchy Choc Brownie Egg, KitKat Mini Eggs, Rowntree's Jelly-tastic Mini Egg Bar, Aero Melts Neapolitan Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Mini Eggs Bar and KitKat Bunny Easter Pouch.

Nestlé unveils its Easter line-up for 2025

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a host of new treats for the Easter season this year, complete with new additions and returning fan favourites.

Hendrick’s invites all to the Cabaret

Girvan-based gin brand Hendrick's has unveiled the latest addition to its 'Cabinet of Curiosities' with the launch of its limited release Grand Cabaret.
Asda express store front

Express plans for convenience

ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Greens Retail store interior

Greens set for UK expansion

Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.

Tesco goes electric in Glasgow

TESCO has rolled out an all-electric home delivery fleet across Glasgow, as COP26 draws to a close in the city. From this week, Tesco customers...

Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest

Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.
Pack shots of Fini Mini Mochis Fruits and Fini Mini Mochis Berries.

Fini brings an Asian touch with its new Mini Mochis

Confectionery brand Fini aims to emulate a classic Japanese treat with its new line up Mini Mochis, capitalising on the demand for Asian-inspired snacks.

KBE Drinks brings excitement to spirits

KBE Drinks expands into the spirits category for the first time with the launch of four new spirits to the UK market that aims to bring new tastes to consumers.
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Promo ban slammed

Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores

Swinney must support the retail sector

John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.

Shifting habits in Scottish alcohol markets

Summertime events boosted up sales despite a change in drinking attitude with consumers ALCOHOL is the biggest sector within food and drink and, as such,...