Wotsits expands beyond crisps with new Mac N Cheese meals
Global snacking firm PepsiCo has announced its Wotsits brand has entered into the ready meals category for the first time with its new Mac 'N' Cheese range.
Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion
Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
Days Lager launches new and improved recipe
Alcohol-free lager brand Days has unveiled a new and improved recipe for its 0.0% ABV Lager in time for the ucpoming summer months.
Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted
Convenience retailers heard shocking stories of racist and sexist abuse as well as uplifting tales of compassion for those in challenging circumstances at the inaugural SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference.
Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
A Royal focus in new Albert Bartlett potato campaign
Potato products producer Albert Bartlett has kicked off a new £3million ad campaign to celebrate the start of the Jersey Royal Potato season.
Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
Retailer letter campaign targets MSPs
Scottish c-store retailers are being urged by the Scottish Grocers' Federation to invite their MSPs to their shops – to highlight the impact of crime and soaring business costs.
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start
The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Aero Coconut sharing chocolate bar rolls out across retail
Confectionery firm Nestlé has expanded on its range of sharing options with the launch of its new limited edition Aero Coconut 90g sharing bar.
Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event
UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.
Tassimo Cadbury range made HFSS compliant
Coffee pods brand Tassimo has reformulated its Cadbury Hot Chocolate range to make the variants compliant with English HFSS rules.
Scotmid Co-op investment pledge
Scotmid Co-op remains committed to investing in its convenience stores despite the tough trading conditions, says chief executive Karen Scott, after the society revealed strong annual results.
Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025
Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
McVitie’s celebrates 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with new prize giveaway
Global snacking firm Pladis has marked 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with a new marketing campaign complete with a prize giveaway.