Andria Vidler, outgoing chief executive at Allwyn stands holding a lottery ball in the image on the left. The image on the right features a head shot of Phil Walker, interim chief executive at Allwyn.

Allwyn CEO steps down from position

Operator for The National Lottery Allwyn has announced its chief executive Andria Vidler has chosen to step down from her role.
Pack shot of Millions Mixies Apple Blackcurrant as well as a full shelf tray of the bags of sweets.

Golden Casket rolls out new Millions Mixies

Scottish confectionery firm Golden Casket has unveiled a new sub-brand for its Millions range with the new Millions Mixies sharing packs.
An image of a refrigerator unit inside a convenience store with soft drinks inside and doors on the chiller.

Energy costs push inflation back above 3%

A rise in the energy price cap has caused overall inflation to increase back above 3%, according to the latest stats from the ONS.
Pack shots of M&Ms Minis multipacks bags.

Mars Wrigley unveils new M&Ms Minis multipack for Halloween

Chocolate brand M&M's has expanded on its range in time for the Halloween season with the new M&M's Minis Funsize sharing bags.
Pack shots of Knights Cider Premium Pear cans.

Knights Cider expands with Premium Pear

Aston Manor cider brand Knights Cider has unveiled its new Premium Pear variant, blending together pears and apples in one can for shoppers.
Paula Middleton, head of marketing at CJ Lang & Son, stands with the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit holding a cheque for £10,000.

Spar Scotland donates £13k to local causes

Local charity groups across Scotland have received grants from Spar Scotland through the symbol's Community Cashback scheme.
Pack shots of Biona organic sliced bread in Bakehouse White Sliced, Bakehouse Wholemeal Sliced and Bakehouse Protein Sliced.

Biona expands on bakery range

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a tranche of new, natural bakery products including a sliced bread line as well as new seeded toasties.
Pack shots of Boost Sport Orange, Boost Water+, Irn-Bru, Boost Energy Original, Irn-Bru Zero, Rubicon Sparkling Mango and Rubicon Spring Black Cherry Raspberry.

AG Barr offers retailers the chance to win £20k refit

Soft drinks firm AG Barr has launched a new £20,000 incentive exclusive offering store owners the chance to transform their stores.
(L to R) Ashleigh Cheetham, Gurms Athwal, David Cooke and Belinda Parkinson sit together at a table during the Unitas trade exhibition.

Promo delivers sales uplift for Unitas members

Wholesale buying group Unitas has reported a massive uplift in its volume sales following its latest One Week Special promotional activity.
Exterior image of the Asda Convenience store on Croftfoot Road in Glasgow.

Asda Convenience rolls out with One-O-One partnership

Supermarket chain Asda has introduced its new store concept Asda Convenience as part of a new trial with One-O-One stores in the Glasgow area.
Interior image of a Parfetts depot with stacks of products lined up across its aisles.

Parfetts introduces new AI system with Cerve

Wholesaler Parfetts has partnered up with AI tech firm Cerve to introduce a new system that will help to streamline data from its numerous suppliers.
Pack shots of Cathedral City formats including Sliced, Grated and Mini Cheddars.

Lactalis acquires Saputo dairy brands

Dairy firm Lactalis has secured a range of British dairy brands from Saputo Inc. including the likes of Country Life butter and Cathedral City cheese.
Megan Murrie, founder of Nakey Bakey, stands holding two of the brand's granola packs with a hair net and overalls on.

Nakey Bakey secures Scotmid listings

Fife-based allergen-free foods brand Nakey Bakey has secured new retail listings across Scotmid Co-op stores for its range of granola and snacks.
Retailers are being encouraged to attend a get-together in Perth being organised by the Fed's Scotland District.

The Fed to hold Scottish retailer event

Independent store owners are being urged to attend the Perth Retailer Summer Get Together being hosted by the Fed's Scotland District.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

SGF urges retailers to speak up on vape consultation

The SGF is calling on retailers to have their voices heard on the new vaping consultation which seeks to restrict displays and packaging on products.
A man dressed like the mascot of Madrí Excepcional stands at a barrel in a street with a bottle of the beer on top of the barrel.

Madrí Excepcional seeks out a new Madrí Man

Spanish-style beer brand Madrí Excepcional has rolled out a new marketing campaign offering one lucky consumers to become the face of the brand.