In-disposable advice

Imperial Tobacco offers retailers tips to help drive up disposable vape sales by staying up to date on the latest trends in the market.

Big shop on the way out

A SHIFT in grocery spending habits could be on the horizon, according to Kantar, with the data specialist’s latest take-home grocery figures suggesting consumers are returning to pre-pandemic habits.
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Kiss a Minger is back in Aldi

Aldi Scotland is encouraging consumers across the country to 'Kiss a Minger' once again this festive season as its Minger cheese is back on shelves.
Summer bubbles

Summer bubbles – New flavour from Barr

AG BARR has given its fizzy drinks range the summertime blues with the launch of a limited-edition Bubblegum flavour. Available until early October, the company...

Snappy tie-ups to deliver growth

The Snappy Group has grown its partnerships to help deliver a simpler delivery service for retailers using Snappy Shopper.

Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’

Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
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Bru puts in phenomenal performance

SCOTLAND’S other national drink Irn-Bru enjoyed its biggest every year in 2017 with total brand sales up 8% on 2016.

90 years in the bag

Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make
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The choc of the new

‘Innovation’ is still the watchword in confectionery THE UK confectionery market has seen a proliferation of new sweets and chocolate over the past year. And...

Nowhere near normal

IF any retailers thought that they were in for a more relaxing time after the challenge of 2020, then this year will have proved to be a something of a disappointment.

Bag numbers fall

THE number of carriers bags issued to shoppers in Scotland has crashed since the introduction of the 5p levy a year ago. Zero Waste Scotland...
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Veggie food to be sold in meat aisle

As the popularity of meat-alternative products continues to grow at pace, Tesco has decided to place its meat and meat-free products side by side for the first time

Nisa teams up with Fever Tree

NISA managers and experts from mixer brand Fever Tree have teamed up to discuss ways to boost category sales in the independent retail channel. Held...

Barr Brus up interest

Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.

New website to help boost sales

Help site offers advice on cigar retailing .
Spar - most trusted says report

Spar – most trusted says report

NEW research has shown that the country’s most trusted convenience store chain is Spar, depended on by almost a third of UK shoppers (31%). Independent...