New Rubicon Spring is full of zest

Barr Soft Drinks aims to capture more sales from the health-conscious consumer with the launch of a zesty new flavour in the Rubicon Spring portfolio.
A person carries a blue Co-op Tote bag in a Co-op store with a photograph credit in the bottom right corner.

Co-op admits breach of Competitions Authority

The Co-operative Limited has admitted over 100 breaches of anti-competitive land agreements, according to the Competitions and Markets Authority.

Bank on British malts

Halewood Artisanal Spirits aims to bring together the best of British malts in its blended whisky range Bankhall with malts from Scotland, England and Wales.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
Promotional image of the partnership between Galaxy chocolate and the Young Women's Trust with a pack shot of a Galaxy chocolate bar, a QR code and symbol highlighting Galaxy's support of Young Women's Trust and an orange bubble that shows the brand's £150,000 donation. The text reads "Pick up a bar & join us in empowering women to thrive.

Galaxy commits to support of the Young Women’s Trust

Galaxy chocolate has kicked off a new partnership with the Young Women's Partnership charity with an initial donation of £150,000.
Boxes of Pep & Lekker crackers along with the crackers themselves have been scattered across a grey background including the Original Mixed Seed Crackers and Rosemary Mixed Seed Crackers.

Pep & Lekker introduces functional cracker range

Natural foods brand Pep & Lekker has bolstered the added health benefits category with its new range of functional cracker options.

Generation tobacco ban to go ahead

The new Labour Government has confirmed it will continue to pursue legislation to introduce the generational tobacco ban bill as part of the King's Speech.
Promotional image for Rollover's range of products new for 2025 including the Bacon & Sausage Baguette, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin and Boneless Chicken Wings.

Rollover expands on its hot food to go range with five new products

Food-to-go brand Rollover is set to capitalise on the booming market across convenience with the rollout of five new products to its range.

Business rates review reports

No great overhaul but breathing room for store improvements THE long awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates has been delivered by...

Convenience in brief | Spar, FareShare and Unitas

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Spar, FareShare and Unitas' new Plan for Profit.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high

Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
Allwyn Entertainment secured the National Lottery licence in 2022 from Camelot.

Allwyn takes over the National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment officially takes over the running of the National Lottery today – and promises that retailers will be central to its plans for growth.
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.

Research backs wider SGF role

MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...
Cans of Captain Morgan and Pepsi Max are on a table with cakes in a box next to an image of the front of Premier Broadway Oxgangs with a DJ booth in front of the store.

Premier Broadway gets on board with Captain Morgan

Diageo has helped to build up its launch of Captain Morgan Original Spiced x Pepsi Max RTD cans launch with a celebration at Premier Broadway Convenience Store.
Pack shot of McGhee's Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.

McGhee’s reimagines a classic with Chocolate Old School Cake

Scottish family baker McGhee's has introduced a twist to a classic with the launch of its new Chocolate Old School Cake four pack.