Cointreau launches two RTD Margarita cans
French orange liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled two new additions to its RTD cocktails line up with an Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.
Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS
Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
SGF warns budget will cost c-stores millions
The SGF has warned rises in employer costs from the UK Government's budget will leave retailers across Scotland massively out of pocket.
Vybey moves to new market with Collagen + Energy drinks
Functional products brand Vybey has entered into the soft drinks market for the first time with the introduction of its new Collagen + Energy range.
Soft drinks levy charges to change
The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025
Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
First legal Tiree whisky in 200 years
The Isle of Tiree Distillery has released its inaugural whisky – the first legal single malt produced on the Hebridean island in more than two centuries.
Doritos goes square for new Minecraft movie promotion
Tortilla chips brand Dortios has teamed up with A Minecraft Movie with a new on-pack prize giveaway along with two new character-inspired flavours.
Public urged to mind shops
Costcutter launches new campaign
Starbucks brings a chilled offer in the morning
Ensure customers don't miss out on their favourite brands because of financial pressures by offering an in-store solution from Starbucks.
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
Pernod boxes up for Christmas
Pernod Ricard launches the first bag-in-box format in its portfolio with Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo's new Winemakers' Blend bag-in-box.
Simon Howie rolls out High Protein Steak Lorne
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new High Protein Steak Lorne pack to match the demand for protein from modern consumers.
Will Tesco Express join c-store group?
Constitutional change would allow major multiples into ACS
MULTIPLE grocers could soon be allowed membership of the Association of Convenience Stores, if a vote on...
Strongbow offers an arrow of Zest
Heineken UK has added a zesty new arrow to its Strongbow quiver with the launch of Strongbow Zest Cider which will roll out to convenience next month.







































