Polo goes strong and free
NESTLÉ Confectionery is adding to its Polo mints range by introducing another sugar-free line. New Polo Sugar Free Extra Strong (RRP 50p) is available...
Saying cheese
DAIRY Crest is relaunching Cathedral City, Britain’s biggest-selling branded cheese.
The relaunch includes a new packaging design, new product development and significant marketing support.
Marketing...
Travel spells
Walkers summer promo targets the crisp-loving jet set
CRISPS and snacks brand Walkers is giving consumers the chance to break away this year in an...
Lager brand says if the suit fits…
FANCY a career you can wear? Would you like to have a special experience to brighten up a daydreaming life?
The latest on-pack promo and...
Aiming for the top
MAGNERS this month unveils new packaging in a move that will be backed by a major media campaign including TV, outdoor, radio, sampling, PR...
Mini market forces
No two c-stores are absolutely alike and the term ‘convenience store essential’ can mean different things to different people. Scottish Grocer visited two very...
Essential options to keep sales sweet
SOFT drinks is one of the most important categories to drive footfall for the Scottish convenience retail trade, but it shouldn’t be assumed that...
Green for go
Fife retailer Harris Aslam thinks it’s essential for a c-store to have a point of difference – Greens of Markinch boasts several.
GREENS of...
Popcorn now as important as crisps?
POPCORN is now just as much a must-stock as crisps for convenience stores, according to Mackie’s at Taypack.
“The popcorn market more than doubled in...
In a world of EPOSsibilities
Retailers and manufacturers explain why a good EPOS system is essential to the running of a convenience store.
NOT all EPOS systems are created equal,...
Set to open new jars
Flavour and health launches take Scottish traditional values to the modern spreads market
JAM has seen significant challenges in recent times. But Scotland has a...
Müller plans dairy closures
Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill
THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Crunchie’s comeback
GIANT chocolate confectionery brand Cadbury is to back its singles range with a huge campaign called Obey Your Mouth.
The programme, which kicks off this...
Seeded special edition from Hovis
HOVIS has launched a new special edition small loaf into the bread aisle.
Special Edition Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed 400g (MRSP: £0.95) is a new...
M&M’s mix it up for new limited edition
M&M’s is adding to its portfolio of products with a new limited edition sharing pack - M&Ms Mix.
The new offering from Mars Chocolate UK...
Feed the young
MORE than one in three microwave snack consumers are students or young adults reckons leading quick meal supplier Kepak Convenience Foods, owner of the...