CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.
XQS unveils new flavours in nicotine pouch range
Nicotine pouch brand XQS has introduced two new beverage-inspired flavours to the range with Cola Lime and Fizzy Peach pouches.
Chill goes on as deals hit prices
Late Easter distorts sales figures but first three months show Scotland well behind UK performance
MARCH was a poor month for food retailers across Scotland,...
Travelling in the right direction
Bosses at the Petrol Retailers Association have outlined key trends for forecourt operators in 2023, as well as highlighting the benefits of membership.
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
Profit edges up at Scotmid
SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
Spar Scotland Raises the Bar
CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Mo adds new store to the family
THE first Scottish store running under Booker’s new discount fascia Family Shopper has opened on Main Street in High Blantyre.
Freeze to Win competition from Jägermeister
Jägermeister's Freeze to Win campaign has made its return for the third year running as the brand offers 480 prizes from VIP tickets to exclusive brand merch.
Served cocktails rolls out four new drinks
Canned cocktail brand Served has extended its range of full-strength RTD cocktails with four classic bar staples added to the range.
Cadbury &More debuts new Biscoff flavour and rebrand
Mondelēz International has unveiled a complete rebrand for its Cadbury &More range alongside the introduction of the new &More Biscoff bar.
Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war
Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
Weetabix serves up 25million breakfasts with Felix
Breakfast cereal firm Weetabix Food Company has announced a major milestone in its food donations with 25million breakfasts served through Felix.
Standing up to the criminals
Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
Food and drink sector builds on economic growth
A new report has found that the Scottish food and drink sector is now the largest manufacturing sector across the whole of the country.
