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1 week ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
Coca-Cola and Bacardí have teamed up to bring one of the most iconic bar calls – Bacardí & Coke – into the ready-to-drink category for the first time in the UK. Launching in sleek 250ml cans with an RSP of £2.30, Bacardí & Coca-Cola ready-to-drink combines the light, smooth flavour of Bacardí rum with Coca-Cola’s signature taste.
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1 week ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
Parfetts has named Cheryl Hope as its new Trading Director, as the England-based wholesaler looks to expand its symbol group operations. Hope has spent the last three years in same role at Unitas Wholesale, with previous stints in management roles at AF Blakemore, Bako Northwestern, Iceland and Co-op. Cheryl Hope commented: “Parfetts has a fantastic reputation with retailers, suppliers and the wider industry.
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1 week ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
GroceryAid has announced its first ever industry-wide raffle, set to launch on Thursday 8 May, coinciding with its annual awareness event, GroceryAid Day. The raffle aims to raise awareness of the industry charity and provide an opportunity for grocery colleagues to ‘win their summer’. Tickets will be priced at £1.50 each.
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1 week ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
We analyse how butter and spreads brands are responding to changing perceptions of plant-based products. There’s always been a fair amount of churn between butters and alternatives. Debates over whether butter or its counterparts are healthier are ongoing, with margarine lower in saturated fat, while butter boasts a clean ingredients list. But when it comes to taste, butter has always held the trump card… until now.
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1 week ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
A convenience store and Post Office in the Borders village of Stow has been put on the market. Stow Shop and Post Office, available on a leasehold basis, is heavily relied upon by locals, being the sole store within the area. The store, which provides a range of convenience items and features an Amazon hub, also benefits from commuter trade with Stow being bisected by the A7 road to Edinburgh. There is scope to expand the store’s offer by introducing hot food and drinks for commuting customers.
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2 weeks ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
C-Store Collective has announced a new partnership with Royal Mail, focused on expanding Royal Mail’s parcel locker network into convenience retail. This partnership aims to give local retailers a new way to increase footfall, serve their communities, and earn additional income – without any extra hassle. Royal Mail’s parcel lockers are secure, self-service units where customers can send, receive and return parcels at a time that suits them.
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3 weeks ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
Dolly Wines, the wine range from country music legend Dolly Parton, has landed in convenience following last year’s launch in Asda. Produced in collaboration with Accolade Wines and available now through Booker and Nisa, the UK range features a Rosé (RSP £9.50) and Prosecco (RSP £11). Dolly Prosecco has a crisp, zesty finish with a touch of sweetness. The flavour profile includes stone-fruit aromas such as peach and apricot with hints of apple and pears.
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4 weeks ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
Retailers who have everything ready for bouts of fair weather can really make the most of the summer trade. There’s good news on the horizon as we head towards summer. The Scottish summer forecast anticipates a strengthening of economic conditions, with consumer spending and disposable incomes projected to rise by 2.1% in 2025 (EY Scottish Summer Forecast Paper, August 2024).
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4 weeks ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
SLR Awards sponsor Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is building on the success of its Absolut Vodka & Sprite RTD with the launch of a new watermelon variant. Available now in sleek 250ml cans, Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon combines, unsurprisingly, Absolut vodka and Sprite with a refreshing burst of watermelon. In consumer testing, 84% of participants expressed purchase intent, with a majority saying they could enjoy more than two drinks in one session.
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4 weeks ago | 
slrmag.co.uk | Findlay Stein
Cadbury has brought back its Worldwide Hide for a fifth consecutive year, after 400,000 people took part in 2024. The premise is simple: a virtual Easter egg hunt, live until 20 April where consumers can hide an egg on a virtual map anywhere in the world for someone they love, alongside a clue to help them find it. Spanning across digital, out-of-home advertising, broadcast TV and radio, the activity is designed to bring people together and encourage sharing and gifting
