Boxes filled with illicit cigarettes as a person examines the contents inside.

Scottish Illicit Tobacco Team seizes over half a million cigarettes

The Scottish Illicit Trade Team has reported that it has seized over half a million illegal cigarettes within the first five months of the team's operations.
A cabinet with vape devices inside it.

New rules on nicotine come into force

New legal requirements on nicotine products have come into force restricting the ways in which retailers can market and sell these products to customers.
A bottle of Bardinet VSOP stands on a table with two cocktail serves next to it. There is a range of Christmas decorations across the table as well.

Bardinet rolls out limited edition design for Christmas

LMB UK has rolled out the new limited edition design for the Bardinet brandy brand to help draw attention to the bottle throughout the Christmas season.
John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stands at a podium delivering a speech with the UK flag behind him.

Budget aims to offer ‘breathing space’ for businesses

The UK Government has announced its plans to help reduce the burden of the cost of living crisis as part of its latest Autumn Budget announcement.
A pint of Carling stands between two pack shots of Carling and Carling Black Label cans.

Carling reveals first major brand refresh in over 30 years

UK lager brand Carling has unveiled a complete brand refresh across its range in a bid to drive stand-out on shelf and attract new shoppers.
A can of Sanpellegrino Zero Strawberry Crema stands on a table with glasses with the drink inside them behind it and a bowl of strawberries next to it.

Sanpellegrino adds new Strawberry Crema to Zero range

Italian drinks brand Sanpellegrino has expanded on its Zero Added Sugar range with the introduction of the new Strawberry Crema flavour variant.
Exterior image of Booker Longstone depot in Edinburgh with cars in the car park.

Booker drives festive sales with new Christmas guide

UK wholesaler Booker has announced a new programme for the Christmas period to help support its retail customers sales throughout the season.
Bob Doris SNP MSP stands in Go Local Partick with owner Nathalie Fullerton next to the TROVR QUBE RVM.

Nathalie Fullerton highlights retailer issues to local MSP

Glasgow retailer Nathalie Fullerton has met with Bob Doris MSP to highlight the ongoing pressures affecting store owners across the whole of the UK.
Members of the Howe of Fife RFC team stand on a rugby pitch holding a rugby ball as well as a bottle of The Famous Grouse.

The Famous Grouse backs grassroots rugby with competition

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has announced a new competition in partnership with Scottish Rugby to support grassroots clubs across the country.
Pack shots of Tyrrell's Sea Salt & Vinegar, Lightly Sea Salted and Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper crisps in festive packaging for 2026.

Tyrrell’s unwraps festive look across packs

Snacks firm KP Snacks has announced the return of its festive packaging designs across its Tyrrell's range to help drive up sales across the market.
Pack shots of Whitebox Cocktails Lenny's Whisky Sour, Full Fat White Russian and Ben's Manhattan.

Whitebox Cocktails expands with trio of new flavours

Premium canned cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has rolled out a trio of new full-strength serves inspired by classic bartender staples.
Pack shots of Wag & Whisker Calming Care Supplement.

Wag & Whisker rolls out pet calming supplement for Bonfire Night

Petcare brand Wag & Whisker has rolled out its new Calming Care Supplement chewy bites to help alleviate stress for pets during fireworks season.
Pack shots of Sprite with the NBA partnership across its 330ml can, 500ml can and 500ml bottle packs.

Sprite jumps into the basketball boom with NBA promo

Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled a new on-pack promotion between Sprite and the NBA to tap into the rising popularity for basketball in the UK.
Pack shots of La Fée absinthe 700ml bottles.

LMB UK announces deal with absinthe brand La Fée

French spirits group LMB UK has announced a new three-year distribution deal with pioneering absinthe brand La Fée, with its range rolling out across all channels in the UK.
A poster of the Facewatch system to alert people the tech is in operation is next to an image of a man shoplifting an item inside a store.

Facewatch rolls out new crime intelligence platform

Security tech firm Facewatch has introduced a new trial for its Facewatch Live tech, offering retailers a new tool that will help combat theft in their stores.
Head shot of Naser Khan, managing director at Bestway Wholesale.

Bestway strengthens support with new team

Bestway is set to strengthen its support of its customers with the introduction of a new dedicated territory field sales team for the UK.