A group of people stand together in a classroom setting with LifeVac devices as well as a practice dummy on the floor.

Spar Condorrat spreads its LifeVac mission across Lanarkshire

Spar Clyne Condorrat has worked alongside LifeVac to deliver its life-saving devices and training to three different schools across the Cumbernauld area.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit panel discussed the problems caused by illegal traders.

Call to crack down on illicit traders

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.
Pack shot of the Hello Kitty Celebration Cake from Finsbury Food Group.

Finsbury unveils first Hello Kitty celebration cake

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first-ever Hello Kitty celebration cake to tap into the demand for the popular character.
Bottles of Delamere Swizzels flavoured milks stand against different coloured background with the Swizzels sweets in front of the bottles.

Delamere shakes up the market with Swizzels flavours

Flavoured milk brand Delamere has partnered with British confectioner Swizzels to launch a trio of new drinks inspired by its classic sweets.
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.