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United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
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CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa

Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Family values still remain at the hear of the famous Tunnock's Uddingston site.

Tunnock’s growth vision is un-wafer-ing

The Tunnock family have heavily invested in both the confectioner's staff and factory to help meet global demand, as Scottish Grocer discovered on a tour of the production plant.
Home-made sandwiches remain the popular option for lunch, according to Hovis.

Hovis fulfils lunchtime needs

Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt has been sharing insights on what c-store retailers should stock so they can make themselves the perfect lunchtime sandwich.
Promotional image of Bestway and PepsiCo's in-depoot giveaway for the wholesaler's 50th anniversary.

PepsiCo marks Bestway’s 50th anniversary with exclusive Walkers giveaway

Snacks firm PepsiCo has helped to mark Bestway's 50th anniversary year with the launch of an in-depot giveaway for retailers.

Scotmid launches deposit return

SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...
Pack shots of Fanta Apple, Fanta Raspberry and Fanta Tutti Fruit across a range of formats including 330ml cans, 500ml bottles and two litre bottles.

Fanta bubbles up excitement with trio of new flavours

CCEP has bolstered the Fanta Zero Sugar range of drinks with a trio of flavour developments with Fanta Zero Apple, Fanta Zero Raspberry and Fanta Zero Tutti Frutti.

Peperami launches its new Tapas range

Meat snacking brand Peperami is set to bring Spanish tastes to the UK with the launch of its adult consumer-focussed Peperami Tapas range.

5p – you’ve got to be kidding

Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN. THE chief of...
Promotion for One Stop's refresh for the beer, wine and spirits category with pack shots of products and a QR code for Kopparberg cider.

One Stop announces reset for its off-trade selection

Convenience retail franchise One Stop has completed its third range reset of the year so far with a revamp across its beer, wine and spirits selection.
Pack shots of Reef Orange & Passion Fruit Vodka & Fruit Juice Tetra packaging cartons.

Reef unveils new tetra packaging format for RTD range

Alcoholic RTD brand Reef is set to make some waves across the UK's off-trade sector with the launch of its new Tetra packaging carton format.
Wilson Rea (pictured) recently converted his Lanark shop to KeyStore More.

KeyStore More brand has official launch

WHOLESALER JW Filshill has officially unveiled its new KeyStore More fascia with 11 stores
Grocery Aid staff charity auction

GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023

Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.

Britvic stimulates energy spend

Britvic offers retailers tips on how to effectively drive up sales across the energy category in stores to make the most out of the channel in convenience.
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' (CCEP) retailer competition to win a new personalised EV van with its ARTD brands.

Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van

Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.
Bringing more options to the forecourt, such as Rollover's food to go offerings, could add on spend by motorists, says Certas Energy UK.

Options to fill up cars and consumers

Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.