Many consumers have been investing in coffee machines, says Lincoln & York.

Coffee category is full of beans

The continued growth of the coffee category provides convenience retailers with an opportunity to increase sales, says private-label coffee manufacturer Lincoln & York.

Deposit return debuts at Musselburgh Iceland

Frozen food specialist launches reverse vending trial at four UK stores
Pack shots of Hovis Best of Both with the Wicked For Good 2025 on pack promotion.

Hovis bakes up a trip of a lifetime in Wicked For Good pack promotion

Hovis has partnered up with Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good with an exclusive on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a family trip to Canada.

Final approval for Tesco’s Booker deal

The CMA has ruled in favour of the deal despite competition concerns raised by industry.
Terry's has launched a Chocolate Caramel Ball.

You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!

Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball

Healthy starts with Weetabix and the Healthy Living Programme

The Healthy Living Team partnered up with Weetabix once again to deliver one of its Welby Breakfast Club mornings in West Calder.
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.
A billboard at a train station with the Smint summer campaign 2025 on it. The tagline reads 'Reset and Refresh'.

Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.

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.

A DRS first: Digital trial goes live

A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time. The pilot scheme...

Market News | BodyFuel, Chivas Regal, Juice Burst, Violife

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of IVG Nicotine Pouches along with descriptors of their flavours including Blue, Spearmint, Ice Mint, Strawberry, Mango and Cola.

IVG joins the nicotine pouch category

British vaping brand IVG has expanded on its range of tobacco-free products with the roll out of its new Nicotine Pouches range.

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out ambitious plans for the economy. Picture: flickr.com/Simon Dawson/No10DowningStreet.

Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour

Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
Product advert for new Flash Kitchen Roll wipes.

Flash is on a Roll

Household paper firm Accrol Paper has launched its first licence brand product with its new Flash Kitchen Roll packs, coming in two different sizes.

Speyburn unveils new look and new whiskies

Speyside whisky brand Speyburn has unveiled its new packaging design across three of its whiskies, two of which are new launches for the brand.