Convenience retailers gear up for future
Hundreds of convenience store retailers heard about a raft of ways to help future-proof their businesses at the Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference.
Wall’s offers a healthy way
Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.
Convenience in brief | Jisp, Knowledge Bank and Chivas news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Jisp, The Knowledge Bank and Chivas Brothers.
Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Bank on British malts
Halewood Artisanal Spirits aims to bring together the best of British malts in its blended whisky range Bankhall with malts from Scotland, England and Wales.
Vaping tax confirmed for 2026
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a tax on vaping devices will be introduced in the autumn of this year in the UK Government's Spring Budget 2024.
SKE says vape solution is Crystal-clear
Vape brand SKE has launched a reusable, multiple-pod system after the government announced a forthcoming ban on disposables.
Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll
Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.
Social media clicks with shoppers
Retailer Sophie Williams provides insights on how she uses social media to great effect to drive footfall and sales at the family's Premier store.
Illegal tobacco sales on the rise
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
Taylors Snacks celebrates first year
Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Waitrose high point for Lowrise
Full-strength and low calorie lager Lowrise has secured its first major supermarket listing as its makes its way to over 150 Waitrose stores across the UK.
Cheeky Panda launches Festival Bundle
The Cheeky Panda is out to keep festival goers sustainable this summer with its new Festival Essentials Bundle, which includes the brand's personal care goods.
Three Robins expands into Smoothies
Oat milk brand Three Robins has expanded into the Smoothies market with the launch of two fruit and veg packed flavour variants.
