Retailers should focus on the value of PMPs along with the meal deal opportunity, says Matt Collins.

KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities

Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland

Giant launch for new Jammie Dodgers

Fox's Burton's Companies has gone big on the Jammie Dodgers brand with the launch of its new pack format with Jammie Dodgers Giant.
Donna and Bruce Morgan

Retailers react to another lockdown

Scottish retailers share their experiences as customers get to grips with the return of strict Covid-19 rules
The team working at independent bottling firm at Tailored Spirits.

Tailored Spirits records strongest trade year yet

Specialist whisky bottling firm Tailored Spirits Co has announced its strongest trading year yet as it lines up plans for growth across 2026.

Government must combat illegal vape shops

Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Pack shots of Red Bull Zero.

Red Bull Zero picks up on health trend

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has expanded on its healthy drinks offer with the launch of Red Bull Zero, offering consumers a zero calorie variant.

Armstrong to host SG Awards 2019

The biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away and there are plenty of reasons to get excited for this year’s event
Promotional image of Nisa 3 for £4 deal on frozen food items including images of frozen food inside store freezers.

Nisa launches 3 for £4 frozen deal

Nisa has added a new 'Mix-and-Match' deal for its freezer section, allowing customers greater flexibility and variety in the frozen category.

Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs

Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.

Licence training ‘time bomb’?

Fears licence holders will still leave refresher to last minute PERSONAL licence holders are being warned that a “ticking time bomb” remains over refresher training. Last...
Pack shots of Unconform functional sachets against a multicoloured background.

Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets

Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.
Hamlyns of Scotland products

Oat-cuisine is a growing trend

Healthy options and value for money are two key drivers for shoppers when it comes to breakfast choices, according to Hamlyns of Scotland.
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
Former AG Barr commercial director Jonathan Kemp is joining the board of Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hills.

Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board

FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
A bottle with Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask sits on a table with food on plates and a nosing glass with a sample of the whisky inside.

Eden Mill launches rare PX cask bottling

Independent distillery Eden Mill has kicked off its new rare single cask bottlings series with the launch of its Pedro Ximénez Single Cask.