Research finds e-cigs users up

THE percentage of people in Britain who use e-cigarettes or vaping products has edged up to almost 7%, a result that is well ahead...

Discounters hit own-label

UK symbol groups have been investing heavily in their ranges of own-label products. But new research from FMCG market intelligence company IRI says own-labels...

Crossing borders for a kick-off

IRN-BRU agreed what brand owner AG Barr called its biggest signing of the summer when it was unveiled as the headline sponsor of the...
IRI

Cider shows c-store plus

IS there a strong convenience channel effect on cider sales? Does the apple-based drink, including all its modern flavoured varieties, perform significantly differently in...

Ready for Rio?

Next month Brazil’s second-biggest city Rio de Janeiro plays host to the Olympics summer games. The games of London 2012 provided great opportunities for...

Pulling power of transformation

Scottish Grocer speaks to Post Office network transformation project director Neil Ennis BRITAIN’S Post Office network has been going through a remarkable transformation and c-stores...
Debbie Robinson

Strategic gains says Spar

FOOD and drink to go brand partners and even sit-in licensed trade operations were highlighted by Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson at the...

Cheese fans do the continental

Kantar Worldpanel insight director, Scotland Amanda Brown explains that cheese sales held up better in Scotland than elsewhere in Britain last year. WHEN it comes...

Morning goods sales on a roll

BREAD and bakery is a product category that covers many bases. The biggest-selling lines such as wrapped breads are staple items, which act as key...

Breaking contact

For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...

One of the family

38% of owners say they would cut back on their own food before their pet’s WET is the way to go when it comes to...

A different world

With four convenience stores under her belt, Rifiat Bibi has made her first venture into forecourts with Merlin Park Keystore in Auchinleck. John McNee...

Meeting the needs of c-store retailers

Technology is evolving to become more compatible with the ways modern retailers and their customers do business. Beginning with a look at point of...

Retail concern as UK takes the exit

Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU. Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...

Yanks for sharing

It’s US Independence Day next month and there are now many American treats available in the UK AMERICAN confectionery has been growing in popularity in...
O’Kane

New O’Kane Frozen Range Listings Secured in GB

Leading UK food company, Moy Park has secured listings for its new O’Kane Frozen Breaded Range in Costcutter, Palmer & Harvey, One Stop and...