Head shot of Alex Dower, managing director of Co-op Retail. The Co-op logo is in the top left hand corner against a blue background.

Co-op Retail appoints new managing director

Alex Dower has been appointed as the new managing director of Co-op Retail, bringing with him over 20 years of experience to the role.
Pack shots of Mountain Dew Pitch Black bottles.

Mountain Dew goes Pitch Black with new flavour

Soft drinks brand Mountain Dew has unveiled its new grape-flavoured variant with the roll out of the new Pitch Black option.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has published a succinct guide to help retailers with the new HFSS regulations that come into force on 1 October this year.

HFSS regulations riddle for retailers

Convenience channel leaders are warning the new Scottish HFSS restrictions that come into force from today (1 October) add further complexity and potential confusion for retailers.
Members of the Scotmid Co-op and Alzheimer Scotland teams stand together holding signs that read £474,474 to highlight the fundraising the retail chain has made for the charity.

Scotmid marks landmark fundraising for Alzheimer charities

Scotmid has helped to raise a whopping £474,474 for Alzheimer Scotland over the last 12 months through various initiatives across its stores.
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 logo is set against a yellow box which is against a blue patterned background.

Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed as judges announce which stores rank among the very best for 2026.
UKVIA director general John Dunne is calling on the public to back its Fair Deal for Vaping plan and Enough is Enough campaign.

Fears voiced over new vaping tax

Industry leaders fear the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) could unintentionally drive the illicit trade and push consumers back to smoking.
Pack shots of Naked Fibre Machine 750ml and 300ml bottle formats.

Naked shakes up smoothies with Fibre Machine

Smoothie brand Naked has rolled out is new variant Fibre Machine to help support UK consumers to reach their daily fibre intake goal.
A group of people stand outside Scotmid Ratho Station holding a defibrillator device that is to be installed on the store's exterior wall.

Taylor Wimpey donates defibrillator to Scotmid

Scotmid Ratho Station has installed a new external defibrillator machine following a local resident's initiative to bring one the local village.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Exchange for Change opens return point registration

The first phase of registration for DRS has opened up for UK businesses, just over a year ahead of the UK's go-live date in October 2027.
Pack shot of Smirnoff Ice Party Pack.

Smirnoff Ice is ready to party

Popular RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has unveiled three new flavours and a 10-can mixed Party Pack designed for sharing with friends.
Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category. The changes will see changes in the strength of pouches and the launch of a new nicotine-free Virgin Peppermint variant.

STG shakes up its XQS range

Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category.
The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that's described as zingy and nostalgic.

Lucozade adds a sherbet twist

The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) says is a zingy, nostalgic addition.
Pack shots of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Jim Beam Pineapple and Jim Beam Black Cherry in 350ml £11.89 PMP bottles.

Jim Beam unveils 350ml bottle range

Bourbon brand Jim Beam has introduced a new 350ml bottle format across its core and flavoured range to appeal to consumer demands.
Pack shots of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour.

Coca-Cola unwraps festive Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour

Drinks giant CCEP has rolled out a limited edition festive variant for the Coca-Cola range with the new Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

UK vapers ‘blindsided’ by new duty charges

The UKVIA has found that half of UK vapers have no knowledge about the incoming Vaping Products Duty which comes into effect on 1 October.
Exterior image of the Spar Scotland Tradeshow tent at the 2026 event.

Spar Scotland celebrates Collaboration at Tradeshow

Symbol group Spar Scotland invited delegates from across the UK convenience sector to Aviemore for its Tradeshow event once again.
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