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

Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled

The organisers of GroceryAid Scotland’s flagship Checkout Scotland music festival have announced that Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band will be the headline act.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

ScotGov opens new ‘Action on Vapes’ consultation

The Scottish Government has opened a new consultation to receive views on plans to limit displays, packaging and the appearance of nicotine products in stores.
People walking up and down Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow.

Scottish retailers are World Cup winners

Scottish retailers were winners during Scotland's appearance at the World Cup, with SRC data showing a 1.7% rise in footfall during June year on year.
A Boston Dynamics Spot dog walks around the Coca-Cola East Kilbride plant inspecting bottling lines.

CCEP introduces new robot Spot dog to UK sites

CCEP has taken four paws into the future with the introduction of new robotic 'Spot' dogs across its East Kilbride and Wakefield locations in the UK.
A bag of Mentos Experimentos sits against a pink background with some of the sweets around the bag.

Mentos shakes up sharing segment with Experimentos

Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the sharing market with the launch of its new Experimentos packs.
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

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.
Endurance athlete Russ Cook stands against a blue background wearing a Bulldog Skincare branded top.

Bulldog marks sponsorship of IronMan with Russ Cook

Endurance athlete Russ Cook has partnered with Bulldog Skincare as part of a new content series to showcase his training to take part in IronMan Leeds.
Popcorn Kitchen's new Munch Mix is offered in two variants – Popcorn & Chocolatey Snowies and Popcorn & Chocolatey Orange Segments.

Popcorn Kitchen launches Munch Mix

Gourmet snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen is launching a duo of treats called Munch Mix that it believes will put a smile on the face of snacking aficionados.
A person holds a mobile phone with the Spar Dash app open on it.

Spar launches new home delivery platform Spar Dash

Symbol group Spar Scotland has launched its exclusive home delivery platform Spar Dash powered by category juggernaut Snappy Shopper.
Pack shots of Barratt Sweet Shop Sweet Bananaaaaa and Barratt Sweet Shop Fizzy Bananaaaaa.

Barratt teams up with Universal on new Minions movie

British confectionery firm Valeo Foods UK has unveiled a new collaboration with the Minions film franchise across its Barratt Sweet Shop and Poppets! brands.
A person stealing an item from a store shelf and placing it inside their bag.

Facewatch highlights repeat offender problem

Prolific repeat offenders entered UK shops almost 300,000 times in the first six months of 2026, according to worrying statistics from retail crime-busting tech firm Facewatch.
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

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.
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

UK vapes industry leaders will gather next week to debate the impact of the new tax on products and to discuss how new vaping rules can protect consumers and responsible retailers.
Bottles of Tomatin 10 Year Old whisky and Tomatin Double Cask whisky stand in front of a wooden barrel with the Tomatin logo on it.

Tomatin expands listings across Booker locations

Highland distillery Tomatin has expanded its listings across Booker locations for its Double Cask expression as its 10 Year Old moves further south.
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

Snacks and confectionery giant Mondelēz International has revealed details of its Halloween 2026 goodies – including a limited-edition Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads NPD.
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

The Juice Burst Drinks Co. – formerly Purity Soft Drinks – has launched a £1million campaign as part of a refresh of its Juice Burst brand and launched a new Juice Burst Quench range to drive growth in chilled juice and attract a new generation of shoppers.