A group of retailers stand together for the *Shopt Refer a Friend Scheme launch with a neon sign of the *shopt logo.

*Shopt kicks off Refer a Friend scheme

Retailer rewards app *shopt has kicked off its new 'Refer a Friend' scheme, offering current users the chance to earn up to £1,000 to spend in the app.
Pack shots of Skips Salt & Vinegar crisps.

Skips brings back a zing with returning Salt & Vinegar flavour

KP Snacks crisps brand Skips has brought back its zingy Salt & Vinegar variant after an absence from store shelves for a decade now.
Pack shots of Monster Zero Sugar Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red.

Monster Energy unveils new flavour to the zero sugar Ultra range with grapefruit taste

Energy drinks brand Monster has introduced a new flavour to its sugar free Ultra range of drinks with the introduction of Monster Energy Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red.
Europe bans small packs

Europe bans small packs

20-pack to be minimum cigarettes sale, No RYO sizes below 20g & E-cigs given regulatory reprieve TOBACCO retailers in the UK will no longer be...

Vaping tax confirmed for 2026

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a tax on vaping devices will be introduced in the autumn of this year in the UK Government's Spring Budget 2024.
Packs of Cox & Co Hot Chocolate Spoons including Miso & Caramel, Mint and Single Origin flavours.

Cox & Co stirs in hot chocolate indulgence

Luxury dark chocolate brand Cox & Co. has unveiled a trio of treats with the launch of its vegan-suitable Hot Chocolate Spoons range.

Darkness arrives

SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April. Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...
A Barista Bar set up inside a Spar Scotland store.

Barista Barr app launches across Spar stores

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has rolled out a new loyalty app across its Spar Scotland store estate with the new My Barista Bar Rewards+ app.
Pack shots of Pepsi Treats Strawberries 'N' Cream and Cream Soda.

Pepsi unveils new indulgent cola flavours

Pepsi has brought an extra level of indulgence to the cola sector with the zero sugar Pepsi Treats range, building on the brand's flavour innovations.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.

Road to ruin?

A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat. AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...
PayPoint till screen displaying the functions and in-store services available to retailers.

PayPoint teams up with TikTok on new vouchers

Payment services firm PayPoint has partnered up with social media site TikTok to offer vouchers in-store which can be redeemed on the app.

Asda heads sponsorship at Scotland Food & Drink event

Major supermarket chain Asda has been announced as the headline sponsor for Scotland Food & Drink's inaugural Excellence Summit event.

Food and drink leaders launch net zero strategy

THE Scotland Food & Drink Partnership (SFDP) has launched a new roadmap that sets out a path to net zero emissions for Scotland’s food...
Pack shots of Walkers Heinz Tomato Ketchup crisps and Walkers Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce.

Walkers Tomato Ketchup and Worcester Sauce flavours return

Walkers has collaborated with Lea & Perrins and Heinz on a saucy flavour comeback with the return of its Worcester Sauce and Tomato Ketchup flavours.
Pack shots of the Nanna Tate chilled range including Super Crunch Roasties, Seriously Crispy Chips, Super Scrumptious Mash and Yummy Cheesy Mash Bake.

Nanna Tate aims to cut out the faff with Chilled range

Premium potato brand Nanna Tate has unveiled its new range of chilled meal options in time for National Chip Week with a new Loaded Chips recipe.