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.
New marketing material for Estrella Galicia beer on a billboard with a slogan that states 'Don't Fall for Fake Brews'.

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.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

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.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

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 store, Scotland

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...
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

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.
Promotional image of new Robinsons Squash Wicked variants with the text offering a prompt to try out both with the tagline "Witch Flavour Are You?".

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.
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Two people hold small tubs of Mackie's of Scotland ice cream next to a Caledonian Sleeper branded cart with the Caledonian Sleeper sign in the background.

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 stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather

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...
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

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.
Pack shots of Cheez-It Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour.

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.
Pack shots of Belhaven Best bottles.

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 SYMBOL convenience store...