Cans of Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger with Ginger Ale and Yuzu & White Strawberry with Lemonade sit in a wicker basket on grass with lemons around the basket.

Whitley Neill enters into RTD market

Gin brand Whitley Neill has moved into the RTDs category for the first time with the launch of two new canned cocktail variants to the market.
Aulds pies

Aulds closes high street stores

Liquidation brings job losses for Aulds retail arm
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.

Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch

BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...

PayPoint promises new approach

But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...

Calls for NI style scheme

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed plans to increase funding for a high street stimulus scheme, renewing calls for a similar scheme to be introduced in Scotland
Aspall Cyder 2025 marketing campaign.

Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer

Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Challenging start to trading year

Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Exterior of the Scottish Parliament building

Support call ahead of Scottish Budget

Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Pack shots of Jacob's Cheeselets and Jacob's Crinklys Big consisting of Cheeselets Intensely Cheesy, Intensely Cheese & Onion, Crinklys Big Salt & Vinegar, Crinklys Big Prawn Cocktail and Crinklys Big Cheese & Onion.

Jacob’s grows snacking with Cheeselets and Crinklys Big

Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a tranche of NPD for the Jacob's snacks brand including the new Cheeselets sub-brand and Crinklys Big.
A bottle of Graham's whole milk stands next to a plate with chocolate chip cookies on it.

Graham’s bags Great Taste Awards

Graham's The Family Dairy has marked plenty of success for its range of dairy products after picking up a raft of Great Taste Awards gongs.
A man stands leaning on a pitchfork in the middle of a green field for the Albert Barlett Royal Jersey Potatoes campaign.

A Royal focus in new Albert Bartlett potato campaign

Potato products producer Albert Bartlett has kicked off a new £3million ad campaign to celebrate the start of the Jersey Royal Potato season.
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Consulation ends on plain packs

Proposals on plain packaging only good for smugglers, retailers warn RETAILERS and tobacco firms have told the government a proposed ban on cigarette branding will...
Pack shots of St Pierre Croissant Loaf.

St Pierre launches new Croissant Loaf packs

Premium bakery brand St Pierre has launched an innovative product for the breakfast table with its hybrid Croissant Loaf packs.

The Irn-Bru Snowman is back

The new ad brings Scottish consumers the next chapter in a tale of festive flight and increasingly frosty relations