Pack shots of Whitley Neill gin including Original London Dry and Rhubarb & Ginger bottles.

UK votes for the top gin brand

Premium gin brand Whitley Neill has been voted as the number one gin brand in the UK, according to a new survey from Sevanta Brandvue.
Pack shots of Robinsons Wicked For Good promotion across its bottles including variants of Robinsons Amazifying Citrus Twist, Outstandiful Berry and Wonderfully Fruity Twist. There are also pack shots of Fruit Shoot variants Thrillifying Citrus and Sparkle Berry.

Wicked For Good promotion returns to Robinsons bottles

Fruit juice brand Robinsons has once again partnered up with Universal Pictures with a new on-pack promotion for Wicked: For Good.
Pack shots of Rockstar Energy Zero Sugar Peach cans.

Rockstar hits a key sale with new Zero Sugar Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Rockstar Energy has hit the right keys with consumers with the launch of its new Zero Sugar Peach flavour.

MSPs agree to MUP rise

The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

Making the most of sugar confectionery

The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.

Final approval for Tesco’s Booker deal

The CMA has ruled in favour of the deal despite competition concerns raised by industry.
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UWS prepares for the future

Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
A pack of Stockley's Lemon Meringue hard-bolied sweets is tipped out over a pink background with the sweets spilling out.

Stockley’s takes on a dessert classic with Lemon Meringue sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced the demand for nostalgic flavours in confectionery with its new Lemon Meringue sweets.

A boon to smugglers?

3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’ CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
It looks unlikely that the proposed supermarket merger will be approved

Last ditch attempt to get Asda and Sainsbury’s deal passed

ASDA and Sainsbury’s have offered to sell off up to 150 of their stores in a bid to get their controversial merger approved
Rylan Clarke holds the Waken range of oral care products against an off-pink background.

Rylan shares a smile with Waken

TV star Rylan Clarke has thrown his smile behind the Waken oral care brand as its new ambassador and creative director to help introduce the brand to shoppers.

Cypressa expands in Tesco

Mediterranean food brand Cypressa has grown its range of food products in Tesco stores with the addition of its Cypriot Halloumi Cheese.
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Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Franklin & Sons reckons it can match the demands across the soft drinks category.

Staying aware of soft drinks trends

Franklin & Sons experts have been highlighting the trends in the soft drinks category – and explaining why the firm's products fit the bill.
Pack shots of Hovis Tasty Wholemeal Thick and Medium Loaves with an on-pack design for Magic Breakfast.

Hovis partners with Magic Breakfast children’s charity

Bakery brand Hovis has partnered up with children's charity Magic Breakfast as part of its plans to donate 1.5million meals to kids across 2026.
Retailer Jay Javid, dad Jo Javed, Victoria Lockie and brother Saj Javed at Nisa Local City Store in Hope Street, Glasgow.

Nisa has tools for Scottish expansion

Nisa retail chief Victoria Lockie is confident that the symbol group's proposition for retailers will enable it to achieve ambitious growth targets in Scotland.