Herta toasts a new meal solution

Herta UK has moved into the Toasties market for the first time with the launch of its new ham and cheese product across Iceland and Tesco stores.
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons FBC.

Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer

Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.

Vacancies soar on Scotland’s high streets

Latest figures produced for SRC reveal rising vacancy rate FOOTFALL in Scottish town centres is continuing to decline, while vacancy rates are now 15% higher...
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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

No rates for one year

SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
Pack shots of Stockley's Treacle Toffee.

Stockley’s embraces a nostalgic favourite with new Treacle Toffee packs

Classic confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced another nostalgic classic treat in its range with the introduction of its new Treacle Toffee packs.

Kenco rolls out new Millicano coffee flavours

Major coffee brand Kenco has strengthened its Millicano range of instant coffee with three new barista-style launches, inclusive of a Cadbury team up.
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.

Uncharted territory

In its first Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers and representatives from the UK’s leading tobacco and tobacco accessories firms...
Dennis Forsyth, owner of KeyStore Stranrear, stands next to The National Lottery play station in store.

KeyStore retailer pockets £10k from National Lottery

Dennis Forsyth, store owner at KeyStore Stranrear, has scooped up a top prize of £10k as part of The National Lottery's Site, Stock, Sell programme.

Free Skwishee Day returns

Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.

Pay hikes not sustainable

Retailer groups say proposed NLW increases will cut staff totals PLANNED increases to the National Living Wage could be unsustainable, convenience retail bodies have warned. The...

Proving c-stores really can deliver

Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology. A Kelty retailer has launched a new...
Police Scotland is to roll out the 'It'll Cost You' campaign across Scotland

Police Scotland rolls out summer campaign to combat street disorder and youth drinking

Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership's "It'll Cost You" campaign is being taken nationwide POLICE Scotland has begun to roll out “It’ll Cost You”, the North Lanarkshire...
Pack shots of Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple.

Absolut Vodka & Sprite has a tropical twist in Pineapple flavour

CCEP has expanded further on its range of alcoholic RTDs with the launch of its new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple cans.
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Bestway gears up for upcoming Retail Showcase

UK wholesaler Bestway has promised a "record-breaking" event for its upcoming Retail Showcase, set to take place in just two weeks time.