Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell, joint managing directors at Go Local Wholesale, stand together in one of the depot locations.

Parfetts changes name to Go Local Wholesale

UK wholesaler Parfetts has announced it will change its name to Go Local Wholesale come the new year to better align the firm with its retail customers.
Barry McGonagle, chief financial officer at Snappy Group, stands on a stage with a blue backdrop delivering a talk.

Snappy Group receives seven figure investment from Virgin Money

Scottish tech firm Snappy Group has secured a seven-figure investment from Virgin Money as the firm eyes up further expansion across the UK retail sector.
Cans of Malibu Punch sit on a bar as a person's hand reaches for them. There is also different pieces of fruit across the bar.

Malibu doubles down on RTDs with new Malibu Punch range

Rum liqueur brand Malibu has doubled down on the RTD category with the introduction of its new range of Malibu Punch canned cocktails.
Pack shots of Red Bull The Glacier Edition.

Red Bull launches new Glacier Edition

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has introduced the new The Glacier Edition to tap into the demand for flavoured energy with a Frosty Raspberry flavour.
Pack shots of Four Loko Black.

Four Loko Black is back on shelves

RTD brand Four Loko has announced the return of its kiwi-flavoured Black variant for a limited time following its successful run in Scotland in 2024.
A bottle of Cù Bòcan Creation #9 stands on a table with its outer packaging next to it.

Cù Bòcan rolls out new whisky inspired by popcorn

Experimental single malt whisky brand Cù Bòcan has rolled out its new Creation #9 with flavours inspired by classic sweet and salty cinema popcorn.
A cabinet with vape devices inside it.

Industry voices concerns over vaping display consultation

Convenience channel leaders have called on the UK Government to take "measured action" following the submission of the vaping display consultation.
A panel about the UK DRS with Fed members, industry representatives and MPs in attendance.

Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS

A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
Pack shots of Kings Sweet BBQ Beef Jerky, Classic Beef Biltong and Honey BBQ Beef Jerky.

Kepak brings Kings back to the table

Food-to-go firm Kepak has announced the return of the Kings brand to help match the demand found across the meat snacks category.
Advert from the Napolina 2026 marketing campaign featuring a pack shot of a can of Napolina Chopped Tomatoes with a bowl of pasta in the background. The text reads "Your Bolognese Will Thank You".

Napolina rolls out new marketing campaign

Italian food brand Napolina has rolled out a new marketing campaign with a focus on tapping into the demand for home-cooking across the UK.
Image of the first UK marketing campaign for Sour Patch Kids featuring a billboard with the sweets on them tearing down another advert for Oreo.

Sour Patch Kids in marketing debut

Snacks giant Mondelēz International has unveiled the first UK marketing campaign for the Sour Patch Kids aiming to show their more mischievous side.
A vapes cabinet display with an expansive range of options.

UKVIA calls for a changed vaping policy as UK smoking rates fall

The UKVIA has called on the UK Government to change its approach on vaping rules following the ONS revealing a drop in overall UK smoking rates.
A pack of Stabilo Paw Patrol Trio Scribbi pens sits on a desk with the pans scattered across it with other stationary and pieces of paper.

Stabilo rolls out Paw Patrol collection

German stationary brand Stabilo has unveiled a new range of colouring pens and highlighters inspired by the children's TV show Paw Patrol.
Mina MacKenzie, retail partner manager at Brodies, and Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, stand outside Glasgow Central Station holding packs of McGhee's individual biscuits with Brodies tea bag attached to it. Each also hold a wicker basket with more biscuit and tea combos.

McGhee’s teams up with Brodies to save the tea break

Scottish brands McGhee's Family Bakers and tea and coffee merchants Brodies have teamed up to find those in need of an emergency tea break.
Team members from the Luss Distillery stand outside the building with the Luss Distillery logo behind them.

Luss Distillery marks first anniversary

Loch Lomond Group has celebrated its first anniversary of its new Luss Distillery location with a range of initiatives planned to mark this event.
Pack shots of Absolut Vodka Artist Edition with the 2026 design from KAWS.

Absolut Vodka unveils new Artist Edition with KAWS

Sprits giant Pernod Ricard has unveiled its new Artist Edition for the Absolut Vodka brand with its new collaboration with contemporary artist KAWS.