Chief slams disastrous year
THE Co-operative Group had a “disastrous” year, losing £2.5bn. Interim CEO, Richard Pennycook, described the group’s results as “a wake-up call to anyone who...
Cigar firm targets cigs smokers
CIGAR supplier Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is to go head to head with the UK’s value-for-money cigarette brands with the launch this month of...
E-cigs look set to boom
Mintel says some smokers are using e-cigs to help them quit
European e-cig market could have reached £1.3bn last year
THE market for electronic cigarettes is...
Working together the way forward
SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
Cold comfort on the bottom line
EFFICIENT refrigeration makes sense on every level. Craig Pringle, of Eco Refrigeration, spends every day discussing freezers and chillers with c-store owners across Scotland...
Kopparberg now available in Marks & Spencer
Independent Swedish cider brand Kopparberg is now available in more than 350 Marks & Spencer stores.
M&S listed two flavours from 22 April, Kopparberg Mixed...
The thrill of the grill
SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season.
There are three varieties,...
Flavours of the season
LAGER is following the trend set by cider and introducing a range of fruity varieties aimed at summer drinkers.
However, the new fruity beers have...
Scandal aids brand loyalty
NO barbecue would be complete without a burger. Yet 2013’s horsemeat scandal put many customers off the summer staple food.
However frozen food specialist,...
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...
Sporty types drive functional demand
AN increased in demand for functional products has made sports and energy the fastest- growing sub-sector in soft drinks, as well as across total...
Independents – home of Boost
BOOST is a star brand in independents according to its brand owner, quoting a market research company that specialises in c-stores.
Recent numbers from SalesOut...
Time to dive in?
Energy drinks remain the stars of the soft drinks category, especially in convenience and impulse outlets. But it’s a sub-category that has become ...
The road well travelled
Retailers in Glasgow and across the Central Belt need to prepare for the impact that congestion, road closures and parking restrictions might have during...
JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store
Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban.
Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
