Chris Cobb in his Keystore in Cults in Aberdeen. Having a Tesco and a large Cosutcutter nearby means he doesn’t sell as much bread and milk as might otherwise be the case. To be different, he brings in products from local specialist bakers, which do well. Confectionery and tobacco are big sellers.

Work out the critical lines

HOW do you define a c-store and which products and services should be considered essential to a typical convenience store’s existence? Well, the grocery industry...
Promotional image of Funkin Cocktails Dessert Cocktails including its Chocolate Espresso Martini and Black Forest Gateau bottles against dark backgrounds.

Funkin goes Deluxe on Dessert Cocktails

Funkin Cocktails is set to bring the decadent cocktail options of the bar to the home with the launch of its new Deluxe Dessert Cocktails range.

Hot favourites planning to play it cool

STORE operators who supply good coffee and teas for caffeine lovers through the year have some extra options to consider in the heat of...
Packets of Swizzels Squashies Naughty & Nice sit against a red and green backdrop with the sweets scattered across the table.

Swizzels rolls out Christmas Squashies

Swizzels has launched its first-ever Christmas-themed pack for its Squashies brand with the new Naughty & Nice sweets to drive up sales this festive season.

Snacks in the big match up

SAVOURY snack giant Walkers is supporting its position as the official snack partner of the UEFA Champions League with an on-pack promotion giving consumers...

Vault City rolls out Last Christmas Wham sour

Edinburgh-based sour beer brewery Vault City has rolled out a festive brew inspired by a duo of 80s favourites with its Last Christmas sour beer.

High tech vaping

NEW technology and a new design are built into the latest products from e-cigarette brand Blu. The closed system Blu Go and Blu Plus have...
Pack shots of Ben & Jerry's Sundae Brookies & Cream and Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Bohemian Raspberry with branding from the band Queen on the lid.

Ben & Jerry’s launches a Rhapsody of flavour options

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced the return of its Bohemian Raspberry flavour in partnership with UK rock band Queen, alongside a new Sundae option.

The race for milk growth

PROMISING to bring excitement to the dairy category in 2017, Müller has announced five major athletics partnerships in the coming year. These include the World...
Pack shots of Doritos A Minecraft Movie promotion with the Ghast BBQ flavour, Chilli Heatwave and Creeper Vinegar.

Doritos goes square for new Minecraft movie promotion

Tortilla chips brand Dortios has teamed up with A Minecraft Movie with a new on-pack prize giveaway along with two new character-inspired flavours.

At the double

NESTLE is putting its latest price deal on the wrappers of 10 of its best-selling products. The ‘Any 2 for £1’ flash will appear on...
A multipack of KitKat Nescafé Mocha Flavour biscuits sit on a wooden table.

KitKat pairs up with Nescafé for new Mocha flavour

Confectionery firm Nestlé has unveiled its latest brand collaboration between KitKat and Nescafé with the new KitKat Nescafé Mocha Flavour biscuits.

Maximise fuel food

Food to go is increasingly important for forecourts. In this article Stuart Cufflin, transport and retail contracts manager at fuel brand Jet discusses the...
Lionel Messi drinks from a Mas+ by Messi Miami Punch drink in a football stadium.

Messi launches Más+ by Messi drinks exclusively in Spar

Football superstar Lional Messi has rolled out his sports drink Más+ by Messi to the UK for the first time, kicking off with an exclusive stint in Spar stores.

Moy Park bags prestigious UK Grocer Award

  Leading UK food company Moy Park has been awarded a prestigious Grocer New Product Development (NPD) Award for its Moy Park branded ‘Extra Tasty’...
Pack shots of Jam Shed Bubbly Rosé cans.

Jam Shed brings a fizz with new Rosé cans

Jam Shed is set to disrupt the category this coming summer with the launch of its new 'Format Friendly' Bubbly Rosé canned drinks.