Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big
American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.
The Fed out to net new members
The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.
Strong financial results for CJ Lang
The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
Call for action on retail crime
Convenience store bosses and industry leaders have been calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to combat soaring retail crime.
Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
UK Government opens vape debate
Industry bodies have set out to allay concerns over disposable vapes after the UK Government launched a consultation amid fears about youth vaping.
Compleat Food grows the plant-based offer
The Compleat Food Group has acquired plant-based cheese brand Palace Culture as part of its ambitions to be the number one chilled prepared food firm in the UK.
Smokehead heightens the dram
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand Smokehead has launched its new bespoke, limited edition glassware designed to heighten the whisky drinking experience.
Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers
Throat lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend has highlighted the importance of stocking well-known and trusted brands to deal with winter illness.
Olbas let’s you breathe easy on winter sales
Lanes Health has highlighted its Olbas range of remedies as being good for c-store retailers to stock to help customers suffering with winter colds.
Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Zahid Iqbal and the team at Day-Today Drylaw following their win of Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards.
Finsbury Food’s festive fayre
Finsbury Food Group has set out its festive fayre for this year including licensed cakes from Baileys Irish cream liqueur and Thorntons chocolate.
JTI has a golden opportunity
JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.
Rewards from JET
Phillips 66 Limited has been giving Scottish motorists the chance to win some prizes at the pumps as part of its latest campaign for JET fuel.
