Funkin freshens up RTDs with new Spritz range
Canned cocktails brand Funkin Cocktails is set to freshen up drinks serves for the summer with the launch of its new Funkin Spritz range of drinks.
Mixed bag budget for retailers
Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
20p deposit value is confirmed for DRS
Exchange for Change has confirmed the deposit amount across in-scope containers for the DRS will be 20p when it goes live in October 2027.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Gumi Yum Surprise unwraps new Minions sweet
The new Gumi Yum Surprise Minions offers the convenience channel a new range of confectionery featuring a highly popular film franchise.
Still time to enter awards
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019 are still open, but there’s not much time left for star retailers to throw their hat in the ring
Retail slump prompts calls for help
Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.
DRS trial concludes with strong results
Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
Skittles launches new Flavour Flip sweets
Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has unveiled its latest innovation for the Skittles brand with its new Flavour Flip sweets range.
Spar Scotland takes to the TV
SPAR has been appearing on the small screen as part of a new media campaign for the retail brand.
Chance to bag £200 with Tango Sours competition
Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic is offering five retailers the chance to bag £200 in cash as part of a new competition with the Tango Sours range.
Promotions ban plan is pulled
THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice.
Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
Erdinger launches new Helles Lager in UK
German beer brand Erdinger Weisbräu has rolled out its Brauhaus Helles lager variant to the UK, expanding the options for worldwide beer on shelves.
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Rollover unmasks Spider-Man: Brand New Day promo
Hot food-to-go brand Rollover has partnered up with Sony Pictures with a new on-pack promotion for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Shop report finds drop in staffing
SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
