Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

Bosses at Philip Morris Limited (PML) believe its newly launched IQOS ILUMA heat-not-burn range will be a real game-changer in the nicotine market.

Calls for support following poor festive footfall

THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the Scottish Government to do more to support the high street, following the publication of dire footfall...
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
Swizzels is set to capitalise on those sweet-toothed, on-the-go, busy consumers.

Swizzels drives the sweeter commuter route

Sweet-toothed shoppers looking for something to munch on while they are out and about should be covered by the selection from Swizzels, the confectioner reckons.
Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Blue Raspberry Rings and Bubblegum Bottles.

Bebeto expands on Freeze Dried Candy range

Turkish confectionery firm Kervan Gida has expanded its range of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy sweets with two new variant launches.
A box of Nesquik Strawberry cereal stands behind a bowl with the cereal inside and a yellow jug which pours milk into the bowl.

Nesquik introduces new Strawberry flavour

Nestlé Cereals is set to turn cereal bowls across the UK pink with the launch of its Nesquik Strawberry variant, bringing its milkshake flavour to the cereal range for the first time.
Advert for Fanta Beetlejuice Beetlejuice advert with a ghoulish hand holding a bottle of Fanta Zero with the Fanta logo and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice logo in front of the hand.

Fanta on tracks for new Beetlejuice ad

CCEP GB has kicked off the next step in its partnership between Fanta and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with a new multi-channel ad campaign.
Images of the 'When It's Gold Outside' Scratchcard from The National Lottery.

Allwyn launches biggest jackpot for Scratchcard games

Operator for The National Lottery Allwyn has unveiled its biggest jackpot ever for its Scratchcard games with the new 'When It's Gold Outside' game.

Scotland’s top brands: 41-50

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 41-50.
Pack shots of Forest Feast Pistachio Crisp Milk Chocolate Dates and Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Dates.

Forest Feast dips into Dubai Chocolate trend with new Dates duo

Snacks brand Forest Feast has embraced some on-trend flavours with its new range of Dates sharing packs in Pistachio Crisp and Salted Caramel variants.
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
Pack shots of Murhpy's Irish Stout 440ml can four can multipack.

Murphy’s Irish Stout rolls out new multipacks

Drinks firm Heineken UK is set to deliver a stout addition to retailer sales this St. Patrick's Day with new multipack formats for Murphy's Irish Stout.
Cans of Whitebox Cocktails Mai Tai and Clover Club stand on a mantelpiece.

Whitebox Cocktails grows range with Mai Tai and Clover Club

Edinburgh-based cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has unveiled a new duo with the launch of the new Mai Tai and Clover Club serves.
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FM open to vouchers

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
Lifestyle image of a person pouring a can of Radnor Splash into a glass with another can next to the glass and fruit around it.

Market News | Hovis, Shaken Udder, STG, Radnor Hills

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.