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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
The YuBi Bar range from Bar1 Brands has two new flavours.

Market News | YuBi, Pot Noodle, Acti-Snack, Sheba

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

Whisky bottler appoints new hires

The Single Cask is out to highlight the stories to be found with its whisky brands through the appointment of two new hires in its senior management team.
The distribution centre and transportation play vital roles, says CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean.

CJ Lang is a smooth operator

Building a good convenience proposition begins with getting the basics right – and that's what CJ Lang & Son Ltd seems to be doing in abundance.

Filshill acquires Iain Hill

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

ACS works with Exchange for Change to support retailers

The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with non-profit Exchange for Change as part of a webiner series to answer questions on DRS.

Scotland’s top brands: 31-40

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 31-40.
A can of Vault City Cereal Spooner sour beer stands in front of a cereal box advertising the sour beer with it poured out in a Vault City branded glass and a bowl of cereal and fruit to the right.

Vault City brings a bowlful of flavour with cereal milk beer

Sour beer brewer Vault City has launched a new, nostalgic brew for consumers to enjoy by the spoonful with its new Cereal Spooner beer.

Mud House offers a taste of adventure

Accolade Wines brand Mud House is offer 15 consumers the chance to win a luxury getaway with global wine brand Mud House wines.
Pack shots of Schweppes Mix cocktail cans including Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss.

Schweppes Mix enters RTD category with new cocktail cans

Mixer brand Schweppes has entered into the canned cocktail category for the first time with two new RTD cocktail serves ideal for the summer
Exterior of united wholesale depot

United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Ice Cream 330ml cans and 500ml bottles.

Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns to store shelves

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its limited edition Ice Cream flavour as a permanent new addition to its core Zero range.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail

Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Pack shots of Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts.

Tropical blast from Bazooka Candy

Bazooka Candy Brands reckons it will be able to drive up sales from kids with the launch of its new Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts fruity sour candies.
A till screen in a convenience store featuring the MPos software.

MHouse announces next gen technology product suite

Retail tech innovations firm MHouse has announced its will unveil a new brand identity and showcase its new suite of retail tech products at NCS 2025.