Bowl over with fruit energy drinks
AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
MFG and Morrisons strike £2.5billion deal
Leading independent forecourts operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is acquiring 337 Morrisons filling stations while the supermarket chain is taking a minority stake in MFG in a deal worth £2.5billion.
ScotGov announces business rates relief
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to provide some relief on domestic business rates and national insurance tax in its 2026-27 Budget.
Minister praises c-stores at ScotHot
Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has highlighted the importance of convenience retail in boosting Scotland's food and drink industry as she attended ScotHot25.
Grant’s will ‘gie her a haggis’
Tinned food brand Grant’s is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on their Burns Suppers this year.
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range
Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
Mentos doubles on gum in new packs
Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
Swizzels kicks off summer with new Squashies flavours
Swizzels has unveiled its two latest flavours for the popular Squashies range with the new Sour Shooting Stars and Tropical variants.
Budget brings better news
Industry bodies welcome business rates reduction
RETAIL bodies in Scotland were broadly happy with the preliminary Scottish budget announced by finance secretary Derek Mackay in...
Irn-Bru introduces new Cherry flavour to Zero sugar range
Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has expanded on its range of Zero sugar drinks with the addition of its new Cherry flavour as a core new addition to the range.
Convenience in brief | Allwyn, FDF Scotland, Christie & Co
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Allwyn, FDF Scotland and Christie & Co.
International Women’s Day – Aldomak
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Bargain Booze owner collapses
Conviviality, the firm behind Bargain Booze, Central Convenience and Matthew Clark, is entering administration
KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion
The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.
