Energy drinks take centre stage in stores
Bosses for Monster have been providing evidence for something many Scottish convenience retailers will have realised – energy drinks have gone from being niche to mainstream.
Four Loko rolls out new Camo Mango flavour
Vodka-based RTD brand Four Loko has unveiled its latest bold new flavour with the launch of Camo Mango, brining its range to a total of 10 variants.
Mentos bursts with flavours
Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
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
Starbucks gains with new Protein Drinks
Arla Foods, the firm behind Starbucks RTD drinks, has unveiled its new Starbuck Protein Drink with Coffee range to tap into the emerging category.
Extra unveils new Watermelon Raspberry Refreshers variant
Mars Wrigley has rolled out a new Watermelon Raspberry flavour for its Extra Refreshers brand, aiming to recruit more shoppers into the gum category in doing so.
Wall’s Pastry launch Deep Dish Pizza Pie
Wall’s has launched Deep Dish Pizza Pies, a hybrid of pies and deep-dish pizza, in two flavours: Three Cheese and Pepperoni. Priced at £2, the 150g pies will be available in ASDA from 18th November. The launch targets younger consumers, following Wall’s growth and success in the Chilled Savoury Pastry category.
McVitie’s fizzes up with new Jaffa Cakes flavour
Pladis UK is out to capture extra sales from younger shoppers with an adventurous new limited edition flavour with Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle.
Local pride
Winner:
Gerry Haughey, Spar, Main Street, Thornliebank
Store Manager of the Year 2015
– sponsored by Tennent’s
Interview with Gerry Haughey.
Winner details
Size: 3,000 sq ft
Symbol: Spar
Staff: 11
Hours: 6am...
Drink Beer, Win Cash with BrewDog
BrewDog rolls out its 'Drink Beer, Win Cash' promo giving consumers the chance to walk away with cash prizes this summer, with a massive £10k up for grabs.
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Heinz launches a saucy competition
Heinz has launched a new saucy competition for consumers to win the chance to bag themselves a culmination of the brand's sauces in Every Sauce.
The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling
Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.
Scotmid kicks off new charity initiative to support over 60 organisations
Retail group Scotmid Co-op has launched a new initiative that is set to support over 60 charities and community groups across the UK with vital funding.
Financial impact from vape ban revealed
The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.
