JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in June

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
Pack shots of Lucozade Alert Ultimate Energy and Mango Peachade.

Lucozade brings a Can-Can energy to launches

50 retailers are in with the chance to win a case of free stock of each of the new Lucozade Alert flavours by joining in with the "Big Can-Can".

Campaign backs local businesses

A NEW national campaign has been launched urging shoppers to support local businesses. The Scotland Loves Local campaign kicks off today (20 July), encouraging consumers...
Ecotone aims to keep the morning meal healthy with its Whole Earth Drizzler range.

Ecotone and Dole push healthier breakfast options

Ecotone UK and Dole Sunshine Company have been highlighting some healthier choices that convenience retailers can offer to consumers looking to stick to their new year's resolutions.
Packs of Walker's Shortbread 2025 Christmas selection stand upright on a white marble table with a Christmas tree in the background.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils its Christmas range

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new range of indulgent festive treats for this year, offering up some ideal gifting options or self-treats for shoppers.
The Glenglassaugh trio of expressions.

Market News | Glenglassaugh, BeeHype, Weetabix, Mars Wrigley

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Brothers Cider looks to the bright side

Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

Charity says check it out

GroceryAid backs benefits awareness campaign INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is urging all retail staff who are facing hard times to take advantage of Benefits Awareness Month....
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck for 2024 season is in front of Tower Bridge during the night.

Holidays are coming with Coca-Cola

CCEP has confirmed its annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour will kick off this November, with extra support for FareShare built into the campaign.
Pack shots of Schweppes Mix cocktail cans including Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss.

Schweppes Mix enters RTD category with new cocktail cans

Mixer brand Schweppes has entered into the canned cocktail category for the first time with two new RTD cocktail serves ideal for the summer
A bottle of Goslings Spirited Sea sits on a wooden bannister of a ship with a ship's wheel blurred in the background.

New Goslings Rum docks in the UK

Love Drinks is set to bring an innovative new dark rum to the UK that has been aged whilst travelling at sea with Goslings Spirited Seas.
KeyStore retailers benefit from Filshill's new Westway HQ, says chief sales and marketing officer Craig Brown.

Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill

JW Filshill’s move to its purpose-built HQ at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport, has massively improved its ability to do business – but it is the KeyStore wholesaler's people who distinguish it from its rivals, say bosses.
The new Bebeto Forest Fruits from confectioner Kervan Gida.

Market news | Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders, Fairfields Farm

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders and Fairfields Farm.