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The new Popcorn Crunch bar is described as being packed with roasted, caramelised popcorn pieces and covered in Tony's Chocolonely's creamy signature milk chocolate.

Tony’s Chocolonely unveils Popcorn Crunch bar

15 July 2026
Republic Technologies UK is launching into the nicotine pouches market with its new ZIG range consisting of six flavours and three strengths.

Republic Technologies launches ZIG nicotine pouches

15 July 2026
Advert for GroceryAid Checkout Scotland announcing its headline act Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx Band.

Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled

10 July 2026
People walking up and down Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow.

Scottish retailers are World Cup winners

10 July 2026
Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.

Moira Dean quits convenience channel

9 July 2026
Popcorn Kitchen's new Munch Mix is offered in two variants – Popcorn & Chocolatey Snowies and Popcorn & Chocolatey Orange Segments.

Popcorn Kitchen launches Munch Mix

9 July 2026
A person stealing an item from a store shelf and placing it inside their bag.

Facewatch highlights repeat offender problem

8 July 2026
Bosses at Morrisons have revealed new retailer incentives that they hope will enable the rapid expansion of its 700 franchise-operated Morrisons Daily convenience stores across the UK.

Morrisons unveils growth plans

8 July 2026
John Dunne, UKVIA director general, says the forum will explore major changes that will have a critical impact on the vapes industry and retailers.

UK vapes industry warns of taxing times

8 July 2026
The special-edition Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads seasonal Halloween innovation features “Big Kids” jelly pieces in spooky monster-head shapes.

Mondelēz International unveils Halloween line-up

7 July 2026
The new Juice Burst Quench range aims to satisfy the growing demand for enjoyable hydration drinks that deliver both refreshment and flavour.

Juice Burst gets brand revamp

7 July 2026
Chupa Chups believes its new one-metre Sour Belt will help drive impulse sales in the important singles fixture.

Chupa Chups rolls out one-metre Sour Belt

7 July 2026
The new SNÜ Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch is available in four strengths and is said to combine a bold tropical taste with energy drink fizz.

SNÜ launches Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch

7 July 2026
The chance to drive footfall and sales through DRS was explained at the Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit.

DRS will bring opportunities, retailers told

26 June 2026
The Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit panel discussed the problems caused by illegal traders.

Call to crack down on illicit traders

26 June 2026

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