The Cheez-It branded Jeep, complete with DJ on the decks, proved to be a smash hit.

Cheez-It gets a cracker of an introduction

Scottish convenience retailers have ensured that American snack brand Cheez-It has enjoyed a successful launch here, with major activations taking place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The new Juice Burst Quench range aims to satisfy the growing demand for enjoyable hydration drinks that deliver both refreshment and flavour.

Juice Burst gets brand revamp

The Juice Burst Drinks Co. – formerly Purity Soft Drinks – has launched a £1million campaign as part of a refresh of its Juice Burst brand and launched a new Juice Burst Quench range to drive growth in chilled juice and attract a new generation of shoppers.
Till Operator Wearing Black

Above inflation wage increase

THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, has Rugby World Cup advice for c-store retailers.

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.
A KeyStore lorry is parked outside the JW Filshill depot in Renfrew.

Filshill scoops top awards from The Advantage Group

JW Filshill has scooped up two top awards from The Advantage Group in recognition of its route to market service and KeyStore fascia group.
A refrigerator unit inside a retail store with soft drinks in it.

ONS inflation eases as energy prices fall

The ONS has reported a decline in the overall inflation figure for April as a fall in energy prices and food costs takes some of the pressure off.
Campaign image for the Association of Convenience Store's Decline'09 campaign.

ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.

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Faisal Sattar, chief exec at MHouse, and Tom Walker, Volumatic's Scotland Account manager. shake hands in front of the MHouse logo.

MHouse ties up with Volumatic to streamline the process

EPOS software solution firm MHouse has tied up with cash handling services firm Volumatic to help streamline cash processing across Scottish stores.
Interior image of the VB Distribution depot.

VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty

Nicotine products distributor VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval under the Vaping Products Duty scheme ahead of it going live.
Pack shots of Murhpy's Irish Stout 440ml can four can multipack.

Murphy’s Irish Stout rolls out new multipacks

Drinks firm Heineken UK is set to deliver a stout addition to retailer sales this St. Patrick's Day with new multipack formats for Murphy's Irish Stout.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Promotional image of the Golden Wonder 'World of Wonder' event.

Golden Wonder brings back World of Wonder tour

Crisps brand Golden Wonder is set to bring back its experiential event World of Wonder in September with plans to visit both Glasgow and Edinburgh throughout its running.
A bottle of Penrhos Gin Pear & Chilli stands next to a basket filled with pears and chillis in front of the basket with a gingham picnic blanket underneath it all.

Fiery collaboration yields new Pear and Chilli Gin from Penrhos and Oddbox

Penrhos Gin and Oddbox have teamed up to see if gin lovers can handle the heat of the new limited edition Penrhos Wonky Pear & Chilli Gin.
Promotional image of Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange launch featuring a can of the new beer and classic Cruzcampo sitting on a windowsill on a wall.

Cruzcampo introduces Sevilla Orange beer flavour

Heineken UK has unveiled its new variant for its Spanish lager brand Cruzcampo with the new Cruzcampo Sevilla Orange flavour.
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Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.