A woman stands with her arms folded in the middle of a shop with the GroceryAid logo in front of her. The text to the left reads "The help you've earned".

GroceryAid unveils its biggest brand refresh in 168 years

Industry charity GroceryAid has unveiled its new brand refresh to highlight its breadth of services to the retail channel and reach more diverse audiences.
Bottles of Old J Rum range are lined up with a bar background.

Old J Rum rolls out new Coconut variant

Old J Spiced Rum has unveiled a new Coconut flavour after the brand took to social media to find out what its fans were looking for in a new flavour.
Cheerios get fruity with Very Berry

Cheerios get fruity with Very Berry

Cheerios get fruity with Very Berry

RVM Systems talks DRS expertise

RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
vaping shop display

Vaping display of ignorance

Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.
Pack shots of White Claw Vodka including Premium Unflavoured, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango.

White Claw launches first ever vodka

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
Fitting doors to store chillers can help cut electricity costs.

DoubleCool offers energy costs solution

Chiller door fitting firm DoubleCool has been spelling out the benefits to forecourt retailers of installing doors on their open chillers as they can reduce costs and improve the shopping environment.
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.
A computer screen with the VARS Technology logo on it is on a table with leaflets next to it.

Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war

Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.

Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close

SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk. The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
A can of Tennent's Bavarian Pilsner stands next to a four-pack of the beer on a table.

Tennent’s opens up ‘The Vault’ for new Bavarian Pilsner launch

Tennent's has marked its 140th anniversary year with the launch of the Tennent's Vault series that has kicked off with its new Bavarian Pilsner.

Symbol store numbers drop

THE number of symbol stores in Britain dropped last year and the number of non-affiliated c-stores increased in what appears to have been a...
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.
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

InPost Group acquires Menzies Distribution

E-commerce logistics firm InPost Group has acquired a 70% stake in Menzies Distribution Limited in a bid to improve its parcel locker service in the UK.
C-store retailers should meet a variety of consumer demands, says Guinness maker Diageo.

Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo

Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.
Pack shots of products in the Mars Wrigley Easter 2025 range including Milky Way Easter Egg, M&M's Choco Eggs, Galaxy Minstrels Mini Eggs and Malteser Bunny Popcorn flavour.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Easter range

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched its Easter range for 2025, allowing retailers to get a head start on the season for next year.