OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal
THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Müller plans dairy closures
Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill
THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Mixologist’s Garden is mixing it up in Tesco
Freeze-dried fruit garnish brand Mixologist's Garden has made its first listing in Tesco stores with the launch of three variants.
Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment
Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.
Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets
Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.
Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback
Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".
Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive
LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
Robinsons rolls out new bewitching Wicked flavours
Squash juice brand Robinsons has kicked off a new partnership with the movie musical Wicked with two new limited edition flavours inspired by the film.
Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time
Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Spar Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign focusing on Scottish humour about weather
Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather
A multi-faceted marketing campaign will run using POS, digital, radio, social and PR to promote...
Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards
Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
Cheez-It unveils new flavour with Cheese & Smokey Bacon
American snacks brand Cheez-It has introduced its new Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour to the UK, rolling out here before any other country around the globe.
Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut
Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.
Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group
Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry
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