Clipper tea

Tea makes an organic choice

Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
Jo Macsween, director and haggis ambassador for Macsween, with the firm’s haggis as well as the vegetarian, canapé and microwaveable versions.

Haggis champion hits the big 60

Macsween is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Company director Jo Macsween shared a few gems with Jen Bowden.
Shelf of pastries

C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions

ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
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".
The tours at Jackton Distillery are interactive and engaging, and will drive brand awareness.

Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’

Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.

Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
Pack shots of Mentos Discovery.

Mentos bursts with flavours

Perfetti Van Melle aims to drive consumer engagement with the Mentos brand with the launch of its new Discovery sweets, which feature 14 different flavours.
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

Scottish convenience store retailers are outperforming their counterparts south of the border, with stronger sales growth, according to TWC Group.
Angela Constance, justice secretary for the Scottish Government.

Scottish Horizon law comes into force

Scottish sub-postmasters have officially been exonerated as the new Post Office Offences (Scotland) bill has come into power, clearing their names. 
A person holds a bag of TRIP Magnesium Gummies and takes a few out with their other hand against a lilac purple background.

TRIP expands into the gummies market

Functional health benefits brand TRIP has expanded into the gummies market for the first time with the launch of its TRIP Magnesium Gummies.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.

Knowing your rival

Investment, analysis and bright ideas regain sales and profit for hard-hit shop Nisa retailer Sid Ali explains how he fought back after the Co-op opened a...
Pack shot of Seriously Spreadable Cheese Black Pepper.

Seriously spreads out to Black Pepper

Seriously Cheddar has expanded on its Spreadable Cheese range with the addition of its new Black Pepper variant to help bring an extra kick.

Mitchells goes its own way

Awards profile – licensed retailer of the year Winner:  Mitchells Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Licensed Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Whyte & Mackay Interview with Keith Whyte, partner,...

Plenty to chew over

Statement raises questions for retailers
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Win Local Moments of Joy competition.

CCEP unveils Christmas retailer prize giveaway

CCEP is set to give back to independent retailers this Christmas season, with 12 prizes of £1k to be won daily in its new retailer giveaway.