KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities
Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.
Focus on student shoppers for St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is celebrated by university and college students everywhere – and that's something convenience retailers can capitalise on.
CCEP grows Bacardà & Coca-Cola range with Spiced variant
Drinks giant CCEP has expanded on its alcoholic ready-to-drink range with the addition of its new Bacardà Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.
Education ‘will help smokers to switch’
Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
Red Bull ‘energises soft drinks profits’
Energy drinks giant Red Bull is advising c-store retailers to stay stocked up on a variety of format sizes and emphasised the importance of multipacks.
Fruit-tella unveils two new multipack formats
Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the flavours for its Fruit-tella multipacks as the brand's Summer Fruits and Berries & Cherry variants join the format.
Objections mount
Sainsbury’s/Asda’s merger proving unpopular
Support plea for retailers
Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
Converting the estate
Morrisons has outlined plans to convert the majority of its McColls stores to the Morrisons Daily format.
Fire up extra BBQ season sales
Savoury snacks firm Tayto Group and salad brand Florette have both been highlighting how convenience retailers can make the most of link-up sales during the barbecue season.
Supermarket deal comes under fire
Westminster raises competition concerns
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
McGhee’s Morning Rolls hit Morrisons stores
Glaswegian family bakery brand McGhee's has announced an expansion for its Scottish Morning Rolls packs as they spread out across Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Mourinho sticks to the Topps for Euros
Topps has kicked off its UEFA Euros 2024 Germany series with a new video featuring the firm's global brand ambassador José Mourinho.
Highland Spring unveils new Flavoured Water range
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has expanded on its Flavoured Still Water range with its new Orange & Passionfruit and Summer Berries variants.
Staying aware of soft drinks trends
Franklin & Sons experts have been highlighting the trends in the soft drinks category – and explaining why the firm's products fit the bill.







































