A Lidl more planned
NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland.
More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...
Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers
The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
Nescafé indulges a sweet tooth in new coffee
Coffee brand Nescafé has expanded on its options for sweet-toothed coffee drinkers with its new addition to its Dessert Edition range.
Bank closures hit retailers
RETAILERS pulled no punches when giving evidence on the effect of bank branch closures on the convenience sector.
Wise Wolf expands with new white wine
Aussie wine brand Wise Wolf has reaffirmed its sustainability commitment with the new launch of its French Sauvignon Blanc white wine.
Spar’s Big Deals of Christmas returns for third year
UK symbol group Spar UK has brought back its Big Deals of Christmas campaign for the third year running, offering key deals across the festive period.
Sharwood’s curries retail favour
Ambient food brand Sharwood's is helping retailers celebrate National Curry Week with an exclusive competition for the channel.
Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice
Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
Cheerios launches new TV campaign
Breakfast cereal brand Cheerios has unveiled a new marketing campaign worth £5million that will see the brand back on TV screens for the first time since 2019.
Hipflask Spirits lines up in Morrisons
Award-winning spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has made its way to Morrisons stores across Scotland for the first time, with listings in six stores.
Fray Bentos kicks off new Chicken Tikka Match Day Pie
British foods brand Fray Bentos has launched its new Chicken Tikka Match Day Pie as the brand anticipates a summer of wall-to-wall football.
Convenience in brief | Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland, KP Snacks
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Vertex Scotland, Spar Scotland and KP Snacks.
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.
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Vault City fights the January blues with Iron Brew series
Edinburgh sour beer brewery Vault City has unveiled a new range of brews inspired by Scotland's national soft drink, with four sours to chase away the January blues.
Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025
Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.
