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MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium KPMG Scottish Retail Sales monitor showed that, in February, total food sales in Scotland suffered their biggest drop, excluding Easter variations, since the programme’s records began in January 1999.

Food sales slump in February chill

Like-for-likes down more than 3% as competition and margin pressures lead to the biggest drop this century A WET, windy February brought bitter news for...
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C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions

ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
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Kestrel flies the flag for St Andrews Day

Kestrel Beer and Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean launch a new campaign to make St Andrew’s Day a major moment in the industry.

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.
Eve Peters and Anand Cheema kickstarted the SGF’s new pilot in Cheema’s store Costcutter – Fresh in Falkirk.

SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign

Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.

Cold Town Beer brews a new look

Cold Town Beer has unveiled a major brand refresh complete with a bold new look across the entire range as well as an increased can size.

Disposable vape ban dismay

Industry members have weighed in on the Government's announcement to ban disposable vapes across the whole of the UK due to rising concerns over youth vaping.

Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs

Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.
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UWS prepares for the future

Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
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PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership

Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .

Discounters take 10%

Symbols hold steady but supermarket decline goes on and price deals account for a third of sales. £1 in every £10 spent in...

Mud House offers a taste of adventure

Accolade Wines brand Mud House is offer 15 consumers the chance to win a luxury getaway with global wine brand Mud House wines.

Sodastream looks to inspire the day

Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.

Court hears plain packs challenge

Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...
The new Nakd Fruit & Fibre bars from Natural Balance Foods.

Market News | Nakd, Tyrells, Weetabix, Trek

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