Served rolls out Vodka+ range across Booker
Independent RTD brand Served has rolled out its new range Served Vodka+ in a bid to drive up the refreshment shopping mission within the category.
Tia Maria reunites with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in festive campaign
Pop star Sophie Ellis Bextor has partnered up with the Tia Maria coffee liqueur brand once again as the brand's Espresso Martini focused campaign returns for 2026.
Mr Kipling bakes up new cakes for Christmas
Baked treats brand Mr Kipling has set out its stall for the festive season with tranche of new bakes for Christmas alongside some returning favourites.
Nestlé brings back KitKat White 4 Finger
Chocolate bar brand KitKat has brought back its White chocolate variant to its popular four-finger format bar range to drive up category sales.
‘None the wiser’ on ScotGov food price cap proposal
The Scottish Retail Consortium has slammed the Scottish Government's proposals on a food price cap as little information has been forthcoming on the matter.
Swizzels rolls out Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies for Halloween
British confectionery firm Swizzels has introduced a new seasonal variant for Halloween with its new Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies packs.
KP Snacks unveils ’25 to Thrive’ category guide
Snacks manufacturer KP Snacks has unveiled its newly updated retailer guide '25 to Thrive' to support store owners' category sales.
Mars Wrigley unveils 2027 Easter line-up
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched a tranche of NPD for the Easter season next year, including new additions to its Easter Egg line-up.
Scotmid partnership with Air Ambulance takes off
Scotmid Co-op has partnered with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance as it becomes the retail society's new charity partner for 2026/27.
Sneak Energy partners with Dungeons & Dragons on new Beholder variant
Energy drinks brand Sneak Energy has partnered up with the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with a new limited edition flavour for Halloween.
National Lottery retailers raise over £10billion for Good Causes
Independent retailers across the UK have managed to raise more than £10billion in fundraising through The National Lottery's Good Causes initiative.
Warninks launches Pistachio White Chocolate Advocaat
Dutch liqueur brand Warninks Advocaat has unveiled its first new flavour in 12 years with the new Pistachio White Chocolate variant.
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.
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.
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.
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.

























