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Energy drops down low

Calorie-free versions dominate energy drink trends. Red Bull adds to the band of sugar-free lines WINGS for the slim. That’s the proposition in Red Bull’s...

Forecourt sales worth £4bn

New ACS report shows petrol forecourt sector’s contribution to UK convenience retail industry A new report has highlighted the importance of forecourts to the UK’s...
Fruit and veg stalls in a shop as well as a chiller filled with products.

Food and drink inflation eases for the first time since March

Overall inflation remained steady in the UK at the end of September, with a drop in costs for food and drink as transport costs offset any decline in the overall figure.
Photo of the floor of the Bestway Retail Showcase with stands and people walking across the floor.

Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event

Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.

Kinder recall: what you need to know

FERRERO has been recalling selected Kinder batches in response to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects products from the confectionery giant’s plant in Arlon, Belgium....
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products

A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.

Budget cheers on drinks duty

Osborne reduces tax on cider, beer and spirits but tobacco is hammered again in last changes before election DRINKS industry leaders were cheered by a...
Dentons Counsel Sarah Jackman

Better family leave policies can win over employees

Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Post Office sign

Post Office settles over Horizon IT trial

POSTMASTERS who took on the Post Office have received a serious windfall after the firm said it would pay £58m to settle claims

Connelly Security Systems has tech solution to tackle crooks

Connelly Security Systems aims to tackle retail crime with its wide array of tech available to convenience store retailers including innovative deterrents.

Meet the Maker – Dole Sunshine Company

Andrew Bradshaw, UK sales director at Dole Sunshine Company, gives an insight into the inner workings of the fruit cup company.
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema (right) blasted the activities of criminals.

Crime ‘is still a huge blight’

Store owners and staff are still facing widespread incidents of theft, abuse and violence, according to the new SGF 2022 Crime Report.
Scottish Grocer reported throughout the year on the many issues faced by convenience retailers.

The convenience channel year in review

Rising costs, government interference and a crime wave – it’s fair to say that retailers have had more than their fair share of difficulties to contend with during the course of 2023.

Christmas topping

In the brave new world of convenience shopping more product categories are coming into festive play DRINKS and confectionery have long been seen as Christmas...
Female shopper in supermarket

Food sales growing

Covid restrictions had a negative effect on retail during October according to the latest figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG

Seventh heaven for discounter

Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.