Promotional image of the MyCCEP app featuring a mobile phone with the homescreen for the app.

CCEP launches mobile app for retailers

Soft drinks giant CCEP has launched its online customer platform MyCCEP.com as a phone app, offering a more efficient experience for its retail customers.

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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The launch of the Scotmid and RNLI competition for youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.

Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts

Member’s bill has second reading this month
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM

Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

High food prices change shopper habits

Persistently high food and drink inflation is causing massive consumer anxiety and has affected shopping habits, according to industry experts.

Autumn statement ‘a mixed bag’ for convenience channel

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement brought mixed blessings for the convenience channel, according to industry leaders.
Packs of Caramac including a bar, multipack of bars and sharing pack, sit on a white wooden background with pieces of the blonde chocolate around them.

Caramac is back on the shelves

Classic chocolate confectionery brand Caramac has made its return to store shelves for a limited time only as Nestlé brings back the staple sweet after it was discontinued in 2023.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series Wine Cask editions including Constantia Wine Cask Matured, Syrah Wine Cask Matured and Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask Matured. All three bottles stand on top of a wooden barrel.

Glasgow 1770 whisky experiments with wine casks

Local distiller The Glasgow Distillery has announced three limited edition single malt whiskies for Glasgow 1770 that have all finished in rare wine casks.
Pack shots of Arla Protein Strawberry Yogurt, Arla Skyr Whipped Strawberry Yogurt and Arla Lacto Free Natural Yogurt.

Arla Foods unveils trio of yogurt launches

Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has unveiled a trio of new yogurt innovations as the firm aims to drive up more variety and accessibility in the dairy market.
Image of a KeyStore shelf in the frozen aisle with Farmer Jack's Frozen Vegetables packs.

KeyStore introduces £5 promo with Eden Farm

Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has kicked off a new collaboration with frozen food supplier Eden Farm as part of a new £5 meal deal opportunity.
Pack shots of YOP Strawberry Flavour Drinking Yogurt bottles.

YOP accelerates growth through major rebrand

Drinking yoghurt brand YOP has unveiled its complete rebrand as parent firm Yoplait looks to build the brand up with its core audience groups.

Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Co-op and EG On The Move have opened a 24-hour service station at Portlethen, south of Aberdeen.

Stores open for business

A raft of new convenience outlets have opened across Scotland in recent weeks, including three Co-op and EG On The forecourts, a relocated KeyStore and an independent outlet on Mull.
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso stand holding cans of Celsius energy drink.

Celsius revs up partnership with Formula One

Energy drinks brand Celsius is set to rev up its partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team with its new marketing campaign.