Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
Pack shots of McCoy's Coated Peanuts range with Flame Grilled Steak and Salt & Malted Vinegar variants.

McCoy’s gets nutty with new Coated Peanuts

Crisps brand McCoy's has made its debut to the nuts category with the launch of two new Coated Peanuts variants in the snacks channel.
Eden Mill reckons its whisky range should appeal to the broad spectrum of tastes.

Matching various Burns Night whisky tastes

The experts at Eden Mill Distillery have been highlighting to convenience retailers the importance of stocking a variety of whiskies to suit different Burns Night consumer tastes.
RAC Intelligence Co-ordinator Natasa Wilson, PC Evelyn Hegarty, RAC National Operations Manager Stephanie Karte and a John Lewis Profit Protection Partner (L to R) stand around a Retailers Against Crime display.

Retailers Against Crime highlight scourge at seminar

Retailers Against Crime shared insights and intelligence with retailers in the Edinburgh area as part of a briefing to help crack down on crime.

DRS consultation now open

The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Easter will be all about gifting to loved ones this year, according to Mondelez International.

Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range

Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
Pack shots of Biona Olives range including Organic Greek Queen Olives with Garlic, Organic Greek Queen Olives with Pepper, Organic Greek Queen Olives with Jalapeños and Organic Kalamata Olives.

Biona rolls out new range of organic Greek Olives

Organic foods brand Biona has announced the launch of its new range organic Greek olives with four new options to bolster demand for Mediterranean foods.
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.

Cadbury offers shoppers More

Mondelēz International is out to pack more into the Cadury Dairy Milk offer with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk & More, offering consumers a nuttier option.
Pack shots of Zone nicotine pouches.

Imperial Brands moves into the nicotine pouch Zone

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has launched into the nicotine pouches subcategory with the roll out of its new brand, Zone.
RTD brand Four Loko has lined up a series of music festival sponsorships for the summer, including Glasgow's TRNSMT.

Convenience in brief | Four Loko, SRC, JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Four Loko, the Scottish Retail Consortium and JW Filshill.
Pack shots of Walkers Sensations Prawn Marie Rose and Honey Glazed Ham crisps.

Walkers rolls out Christmas Sensations flavours

Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out two limited edition Sensations flavours for the festive season to help drive up sales of elevated snacks over Christmas.
A bottle of Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit stands on a wooden tray with a rocks glass beside it. In the background is a tree.

Glen Moray beckons temptation with Forbidden Fruit launch

Speyside whisky brand Glen Moray has unveiled its latest temptation to the off-trade with the launch of its Calvados Cask-aged Forbidden Fruits dram.
Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Integrating a retail giant

BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
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It’s almost track and trace time

Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations