Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis

Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.

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...

Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
Discounter Lidl has made forecasts across a variety of food and drink categories for this year.

Experts predict future consumer trends

Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.
A bottle of Sarti Rosa splashes down in a liquid with two wine glasses next to it fill with the spirit and fruit, with pieces of fruit splashing into the liquid as well.

Sarti Rosa aperitif lands in the UK

Italian aperitif brand Sarti Rosa has made its way to the UK as the Campari Group aims to drive up excitement for the Spritz cocktail market.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Packshots of Fisherman's Friend Original Lozenges, Aniseed Lozenges, Cherry Lozenges, Mint Lozenges and Blackcurrant Lozenges.

Fisherman’s Friend aims to keep sales strong as a hay fever remedy

Throat lozenges brand Fisherman' Friend aims to support consumers to fight back hay fever symptoms this year with a new campaign.
The four-can pack, including the Thatchers Zero variant, gives consumers more choice, says the cider maker.

Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland

Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.

JTI finds Gold retailers

Five lucky winners have received £50k each as part of JTI UK's in-depot promo 'Go for Gold' which celebrated the launch of Mayfair Gold.
Boost Juic'd range from Boost Drinks.

Boost Drinks rolls back the pounds

Boost Drinks has reintroduced its £1 price point across its Juic'd range of energy drinks following a rise in demand for the 500ml can format in the market.
Europe bans small packs

Europe bans small packs

20-pack to be minimum cigarettes sale, No RYO sizes below 20g & E-cigs given regulatory reprieve TOBACCO retailers in the UK will no longer be...

Wall’s offers a healthy way

Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.
Post Office sign

More cash access

THE Post Office has increased access to cash for those affected by coronavirus. Post Office has made two of its products – Payout Now and...
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
A bottle of Mirror Margarita stands against a white backdrop.

Mirror Margarita makes it clear across Sainsbury’s

RTD cocktail brand Mirror Margarita is set to come to Sainsbury's stores this September, offering drinkers a unique cocktail serve for the home.