Specials on the move
WHEN it come to drinking tea, only the Indians, Chinese and Irish are more enthusiastic than the British. And, while the traditional deep orange...
Friday to go
WHICH day sees British consumers most likely to buy lunch to go?
It’s Friday, says market research specialist HIM.
The company’s Food To Go study asked...
Retailer groups slams Camelot support charges
RETAILER representative group the NFRN has criticised National Lottery organiser Camelot’s introduction of new 0844 payable telephone numbers for retailer support services.
The organisation said...
Activities to aid charity
ONE Stop has spent the summer supporting vulnerable families through its partnership with FareShare.
Cold days ahead
REMEDIES aren’t just for winter. Generally there is an all-round trend for increased sales in over-the-counter medicines through the convenience channel with Mintel estimating...
IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device
British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
A budget for the beer fan
Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains
LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
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...
Mixed fortunes at supermarkets
As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
Glasgow illegal tobacco gang leader jailed for seven years
A Glasgow-based ringleader of an illegal tobacco smuggling gang has been jailed for more than seven years for distributing nearly 16 tonnes of illegal tobacco.
Cigarette crackdown
MORE than 800,000 illicit cigarettes were seized by HM Revenue and Customs during a raid in Dundee.
Changing course or sticking together
January is a good time to reassess symbols and see what’s out there for convenience retailers
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
DRS delayed until 2025
Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.
PVM has valued advice in good value
Perfetti Van Melle offers retailers tips on how to drive up confectionery sales over the festive period with a strong stock of PMP options in store.
