Investing in jet washes is popular with PRA members, says executive director Gordon Balmer.

Forecourt operators ‘face many hurdles’

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is working hard to promote members' best interests as forecourt operators face many ongoing challenges.
Martin Compston stands in a pub with a bottle of The Famous Grouse and a cocktail serve next to it.

The Famous Grouse flies with Martin Compston in new campaign

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has brought in Line of Duty star Martin Compston to front its new Scottish Rugby campaign in time for the Six Nations.

Store franchise to head north?

TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop is remaining tight-lipped on rumours that it could be about to extend its franchise scheme...

Puerto de Indias raises a glass for equality

Spanish gin distiller Puerto de Indias looks to highlight the gender pay gap in the UK for International Women's Day this year with a unique campaign.
Pack shots of Relentless Guava cans.

Relentless launches new flavour with tangy Guava

Energy drinks brand Relentless has embraced more exotic fruit flavours in its range of drinks with the launch of a new Guava flavour.
More and more shoppers are using Jisp's Scan & Save app.

Convenience in Brief | Jisp, PO and BFFF news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about shopper habits during recent months.
A can of Vault City Splendiferous Slime stands amongst green fruit with green slime on top of the can whilst the beer is poured out into a Vault City glass behind the can.

Vault City dials up sour tastes with Marvellous Liquids range

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewer Vault City has introduced its new Marvellous Liquids range to push sour beer flavour and textures to a new level.

Budget springs sugar tax

CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...

Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’

Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Promotional image for Lipton Iced Tea 2026 competition.

Lipton kicks off new summer campaign

Iced tea brand Lipton has kicked off its first ever on-pack promotion for the summer months offering the chance to bag hundreds of music themed prizes.
Pork Farms' limited-edition pie comes just in time for the winter party season.

Pork Farms launches limited-edition pie

Pork Farms has launched a special-edition Hog Roast & Apple Medium Pork Pie, while Cathedral City has also expanded on its range of cheeses.

UK DRS delayed to 2027

The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.

Rise in retail crime is costing billions

The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
A packet of Swizzels Squashies Drumchick sits on a blue table with baskets filled with the sweets around the packet with small toy eggs around the packet.

Swizzels refreshes Squashies Easter sweets

British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new design for its Squashies Drumchick sweets, featuring bright packaging and novelty shapes.
Sophie Williams, retailer at Premier Broadway Convenience Store, stands in front of a billboard as part of the 'The Bosses' campaign. The billboard includes an image of Sophie and her parents inside their store.

Coca-Cola donates £120k to communities chosen by ‘The Bosses’

CCEP has built further on its 'The Bosses' convenience channel campaign by donating £120k to charities chosen by the six 'Bosses' included in the marketing.