Convenience in brief | PayPoint, the Fed, SRC

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from PayPoint, the Fed and the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new own-brand range, called Local Living, to help support retailer margins, as well as two new category guides.

Vinut pops in stores with Popping Boba Bubble Tea

Vinut is popping into stores in association with MAP Trading Ltd as the firm is set to capitalise on the bubble tea trend with its Popping Boba Bubble Tea.
Pack shots of Magnum Vegan Almond single bars.

Magnum unveils new recipe for Vegan ice cream

Ice cream brand Magnum has introduced a new soy-based recipe for its vegan ice cream range, kicking off with its Vegan Almond stick.
Top 50 Scottish brands 2020

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2020: An extraordinary year

The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken up grocery retail trends in 2020
Image of the FedPlus logo.

A new Plus point from The Fed

Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
Tom Slaven, soon to be president of SWA, stands at a podium with a gold design behind him.

Tom Slaven announced as new president of SWA

Tom Slaven, retail director at United Wholesale Grocers, has been announced as the new elected president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
Cabinet secretary for finance, employment, and sustainable growth John Swinney, on stage right, answers questions at SGF’s referendum debate.

Living wage aim for all sectors

Swinney tells SGF event that an SNP government of an independent Scotland would push for at least £7.65 an hour IN an independent Scotland where...
Alcohol

Euro round for pricing fight

Court of Justice set to hear Scottish MUP arguments THE battle over proposed minimum pricing of alcohol in Scotland moves to the European Court of...
Promotional poster for the Walkers Snacks collaboration with A Minecraft Movie featuring packs of Quavers, Wotsits and Monster Munch with graphics from A Minecraft Movie on packs with a landscape from the film and a call out which says 'A Chance to win Prizes every hour plus a trip to Hollywood'.

Walkers extends Minecraft Movie collaboration with on-pack promo

PepsiCo is set to drive up sales across the savoury snacks category with its new partnership between A Minecraft Movie and its Walkers Snacks brands.
Graham's Family Dairy Greek Yoghurt pouches including Honey, Natural and Strawberry flavours.

Graham’s goes Greek in new pouches

Graham's Family Dairy is out to drive the demand for natural snacks products with the launch of its new Graham's Greek Style yoghurt pouches.
Pack shots of VK Squashka range incluidng Apple & Blackcurrant, Cherries & Berries and Orange & Pineapple variants.

VK introduces new ‘enhanced RTD’ with Squashka range

RTD brand VK has introduced its new range of 'enhanced RTD' drinks with the launch of VK Squashka, inspired by a new TikTok trend for pre-drinks.

Spar Scotland tradeshow success

CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.
The Product of the Year 2025 winners have been collected together for a group shot of the products.

Product of the Year 2025 winners revealed

The Product of the Year 2025 winners have been revealed as the product innovation awards firm hands out 39 prizes for this year.
Pack shots of Cadbury Brunch Choc Chip £1.39 PMP.

Cadbury Brunch launches new PMP for best seller

Mondelēz International has launched a new PMP format for its best-selling Cadbury Brunch variant with the £1.39 price-marked Choc Chip flavour.