A discarded cigarette butt is on the ground.

Over 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Dumfries

Over 100,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized across Dumfries and Galloway as part of Police Scotland's ongoing Operation Machinize initiative.
Pack shots of Walkers Gold Somerset Mature Cheddar & Onion, Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt and Black Truffle.

Walkers Gold introduces four new premium flavours

Crisps brand Walker has unveiled its new premium-end crisps range with Walkers Gold, offering four distinct flavours for sharing occasions.
Pack shots of ZYN Black Menthol 16.5mg nicotine pouches.

ZYN rolls out intense Black Menthol variant

Philip Morris Limited has introduced the new ZYN Black Mentol 16.5mg nicotine pouch pack to the market to deliver more intense options across the category.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Exchange for Change publishes certified RVM list

Exchange for Change has published its list of certified RVM suppliers and machines to support retailers in making the right choice for DRS.
Members of Grey Matters Active Ageing went on a day trip to Loch Katrine and Callander thanks to a Macb Live Bold Community Fund donation.

Macb donates £6k to community groups

Scottish soft drinks brand Macb has donated £6,000 to six organisations across Scotland this year, with the aim of helping communities enjoy healthier, happier lives. Applications are now open for its 2027 funding.
Boxes filled with illicit cigarettes as a person examines the contents inside.

Scottish Illicit Tobacco Team seizes over half a million cigarettes

The Scottish Illicit Trade Team has reported that it has seized over half a million illegal cigarettes within the first five months of the team's operations.
A cabinet with vape devices inside it.

New rules on nicotine come into force

New legal requirements on nicotine products have come into force restricting the ways in which retailers can market and sell these products to customers.
A bottle of Bardinet VSOP stands on a table with two cocktail serves next to it. There is a range of Christmas decorations across the table as well.

Bardinet rolls out limited edition design for Christmas

LMB UK has rolled out the new limited edition design for the Bardinet brandy brand to help draw attention to the bottle throughout the Christmas season.
John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stands at a podium delivering a speech with the UK flag behind him.

Budget aims to offer ‘breathing space’ for businesses

The UK Government has announced its plans to help reduce the burden of the cost of living crisis as part of its latest Autumn Budget announcement.
A pint of Carling stands between two pack shots of Carling and Carling Black Label cans.

Carling reveals first major brand refresh in over 30 years

UK lager brand Carling has unveiled a complete brand refresh across its range in a bid to drive stand-out on shelf and attract new shoppers.
A can of Sanpellegrino Zero Strawberry Crema stands on a table with glasses with the drink inside them behind it and a bowl of strawberries next to it.

Sanpellegrino adds new Strawberry Crema to Zero range

Italian drinks brand Sanpellegrino has expanded on its Zero Added Sugar range with the introduction of the new Strawberry Crema flavour variant.
Exterior image of Booker Longstone depot in Edinburgh with cars in the car park.

Booker drives festive sales with new Christmas guide

UK wholesaler Booker has announced a new programme for the Christmas period to help support its retail customers sales throughout the season.
Bob Doris SNP MSP stands in Go Local Partick with owner Nathalie Fullerton next to the TROVR QUBE RVM.

Nathalie Fullerton highlights retailer issues to local MSP

Glasgow retailer Nathalie Fullerton has met with Bob Doris MSP to highlight the ongoing pressures affecting store owners across the whole of the UK.
Members of the Howe of Fife RFC team stand on a rugby pitch holding a rugby ball as well as a bottle of The Famous Grouse.

The Famous Grouse backs grassroots rugby with competition

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has announced a new competition in partnership with Scottish Rugby to support grassroots clubs across the country.
Pack shots of Tyrrell's Sea Salt & Vinegar, Lightly Sea Salted and Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper crisps in festive packaging for 2026.

Tyrrell’s unwraps festive look across packs

Snacks firm KP Snacks has announced the return of its festive packaging designs across its Tyrrell's range to help drive up sales across the market.
Pack shots of Whitebox Cocktails Lenny's Whisky Sour, Full Fat White Russian and Ben's Manhattan.

Whitebox Cocktails expands with trio of new flavours

Premium canned cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has rolled out a trio of new full-strength serves inspired by classic bartender staples.