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.
Two jars of Love Mushrooms menopause range.

Scottish Love Mushrooms loved by menopause creditation collective

Love Mushrooms range gets certification for its menopausal capsules range.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Creamy Advent Calendar, Cadbury Puds Minis and Oreo Gingerbread.

Mondelēz decks the halls in Cadbury Christmas range

Mondelēz International has unwrapped its festive selection for the Christmas period 2024, featuring returning festive favourites and new additions.

Uncharted territory

In its first Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers and representatives from the UK’s leading tobacco and tobacco accessories firms...
Pack shots of 2025 redesign for Beyond Meat's range of plant-based foods.

Beyond Meat unveils new packaging for plant-based food range

Plant-based foods brand Beyond Meat has unveiled a new packaging design across its range in a bid to deliver a more premium look.

Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
A man is stocking apples in a grocery store.

GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas

Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.
Pack shots of Dr. Oetker American Style Pancake Mix Chocolate.

Dr. Oetker offers extra indulgence for this Pancake Day

Home-baking brand Dr. Oetker has rolled out an extra indulgent option for Pancake Day this year with its new American Style Chocolate Pancake Mix.
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.
A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.

Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster

A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons FBC.

Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer

Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
A range of slushie machines with bright colours are lined up containing slushie drinks of different flavours.

Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics

The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Image of a One Stop store.

One Stop offers solutions for convenience retail

Fascia group One Stop has set out the benefits of its offer to those retailers who are considering a switch of symbol this year.
Morrisons is testing a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s.

Grocer to test energy age restriction

SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.

Convenience channel shows resilience

Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.

Coca-Cola to give away Endless fun this summer

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has kicked summer with its new 'Endless Summer Pass' promo, which will see shoppers bag tickets to major global events.