Pack shots of Rubicon Still Tropical bottle, Rubicon Still Tropical carton and Rubicon Sparkling Berry Burst bottle.

Rubicon unveils brand refresh and NPD

Exotic fruit juice brand Rubicon has unveiled a complete brand refresh across its range along with two new flavour variants across its Still and Sparkling drinks.

Pub boss wins store go-ahead

A Dundee pub and club owner is set to make his first move into convenience retailing after councillors approved plans to turn one of...
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs ice cream including Red Velvet Cheesecake and Mint Chocolate variants.

Häagen-Dazs unveils Christmas ice cream editions

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has unveiled two new variants for its Limited Edition Festive Collection with Red Velvet Cheesecake and Mint Chocolate.
Pack shots of two litre Diet Coke bottle, Diet Coke 500ml bottle and 330ml Diet Coke cans with the Devil Wears Prada 2 on-pack promotion.

Diet Coke debuts new Devil Wears Prada 2 design

Drinks giant CCEP has taken the Diet Coke brand to the runway with its new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group

Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience store...
A packet of Milkybar Crunchy Pops stands open against a blue background with pieces of the chocolate rising out of the top of the bag.

Milkybar drops in new Crunchy Pops treat

White chocolate brand Milkybar has unveiled its new Crunchy Pops sharing bag treats as the brand gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026.
CCEP has highlighted its important Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper zero-sugar variants.

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.
Nielsen reckons there will be a strong performance over Christmas despite the rising costs.

Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts

The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.
Broughton Market Edinburgh picked up the gong for Best New Store at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Best New Store

Scottish Grocer caught up with Broughton Market Edinburgh owner Yommana Crombie and manager Wayne Anderson after the shop won the Best New Store honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
George Egg, also known as the Snack Hacker, adds hot sauce to his cheese toastie.

Pilgrims Choice invites George Egg to Bite Into Bold

Cheddar brand Pilgrims Choice has partnered up with award-winning comedian George Egg as part of its Bite Into Bold marketing campaign.
image of british bank notes

SRC calls for business rates action as inflation bites

Cutting business rates is crucial in response to recent high inflation figures according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

The Fed out to net new members

The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.
Pack shots of Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.

Pepsi Max unveils new bottles for Caffeine Free variant

Soft drinks brand Pepsi is set to tap into the rising demand for more caffeine-free cola options with the launch of its new Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.

Labour plans £8 NMW rate

ORGANISATIONS representing convenience store operators across the UK have slammed the Labour Party’s intention to increase the rate of the national minimum wage, in...