Promotional image for the Ben & Jerry's exclusive retailer competition for summer 2026.

Ben & Jerry’s spreads community spirit with retailer giveaway

Ice cream firm Ben & Jerry's is offering independent retailers the chance to win a summer picnic event for their local community in a new exclusive competition.
Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, sits at a boardroom table with McGhee's products across the table.

McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research

Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.
A man with a HALOS bodycamera attached to the his chest.

Abuse causes 90% of Scottish workers stress and anxiety

Body-worn camera tech firm HALOS has revealed the the worrying impact that customer abuse is having on UK frontline workers.
Pack shots of Four Loko Jackpot cans.

Four Loko hits the Jackpot on new flavour for summer

High-ABV RTD brand Four Loko has unveiled its new Jackpot variant bringing a raspberry ripple flavour to the off-trade category.
Promotional image of the collaboration between Batchelors and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Batchelors unveils team-up with Spider-Man

Easy meals brand Batchelors has swung onto shelves with its new partnership with Sony Pictures' Spider-Man Brand New Day.
Boxes of Weetabix sit inside a pile of grain.

Weetabix serves up 25million breakfasts with Felix

Breakfast cereal firm Weetabix Food Company has announced a major milestone in its food donations with 25million breakfasts served through Felix.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

Shop theft and violence rates increase in Scotland

Police Scotland has announced an increase in the rate of retail crime across 2025-26 as part of its latest Recorded Crime in Scotland report.

Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops

The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw Raspberry Blueberry, Orange Mango, Pineapple Passion and Zero Added Sugar Cherry Raspberry.

Rubicon Raw drives awareness of £1 PMP cans

Energy drinks brand Rubicon Raw has set out its new marketing campaign 'Feel Real Alive' with a focus on its core PMP range and latest NPD.
Pack shots of Lindt Lindor Pistachio chocolate bars.

Spar secures exclusive on new Lindt Pistachio chocolate bar

UK symbol chain Spar UK has secured an exclusive listing with premium chocolate brand Lindt for its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Milk Chocolate bar.
Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Convenience retail chiefs voice employment fears

Retail industry chiefs have voiced concerns about changes that are part of the Employment Rights Act and the youth unemployment crisis.
Front of a Costcutter store with World Cup 2026 activity across it.

Bestway launches World Cup activity for Costcutter and Best-one

Bestway has unveiled its new support package for Costcutter and Best-one retailers to help them make the most out of the Fifa World Cup tournament.
Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit delegates heard about what impact the new HFSS rules would have.

Plea for help on HFSS regulations

Convenience retailers have voiced their concerns about Scotland’s HFSS regulations, which will come into force on 1 October.
Digital screens inside a convenience store highlighting a food-to-go section from Henderson Technology.

Henderson Technology reaches installation milestone

In-store tech firm Henderson Technology has marked a new milestone across the UK with the installation of its 1,000th digital media screen.
Pack shots of Grace Tropical Rhythms Mango Carrot and Fruit Punch.

Grace Foods unveils revamped Tropical Rhythms range

Caribbean food and drink brand Grace Foods has unveiled a new pack design across its Tropical Rhythms brand in a bid to improve stand out on shelves.
The Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards for 2027 will include two new categories.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards open for entries

Entries for the 2027 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards are now open – with two new categories up for grabs for the 2027 ceremony.