Nine in 10 hit by shop theft
92% of retailers affected but much going unreported, say police
NINE in 10 convenience retailers experienced some form of shop theft in 2014, yet much...
MFG drives footfall for forecourts
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has kicked off a new prize promotion offering shoppers the chance to win a massive £10,000.
Spar Market Ladybank opens its doors following major investment
Symbol group Spar Scotland has unveiled its latest company-owned store as the new Spar Market Ladybank location has opened its doors.
Soothing solutions from Jakemans
Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.
Madrí Excepcional seeks out a new Madrí Man
Spanish-style beer brand Madrí Excepcional has rolled out a new marketing campaign offering one lucky consumers to become the face of the brand.
Rustlers rolls out trio of NPD
Chilled foods brand Rustlers has launched a trio of NPD aiming to resonate with younger audiences through street food and protein.
Birds Eye teams up with Tefal to deliver ‘smart cooking’ solutions
Frozen foods brand Birds Eye has teamed up with kitchen appliances manufacturer Tefal to highlight a range of simple to cook and varied mealtime recipes.
Coca-Cola reignites ‘Share a Coke’ with names back on cans
CCEP has re-introduced its 'Share a Coke' campaign once again as consumers will be able to find their names across cans of Coca-Cola drinks once again.
Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD
Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.
Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative
UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in Scottish Borders
More than 15,000 illicit tobacco products have been seized across the Scottish Borders as part of the co-ordinated national initiative Operation Machinize.
ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges
The 2026 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) says taxes such as higher employer National Insurance contributions and business rates are holding back investment in the sector.
JTI finds Gold retailers
Five lucky winners have received £50k each as part of JTI UK's in-depot promo 'Go for Gold' which celebrated the launch of Mayfair Gold.
McGhee’s highlights 90 years of family-run business
Glasgow-based bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has marked 90 years of the business with the launch of a range of archived images showcasing the business over the years.
Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock
ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
KeyStore More brand has official launch
WHOLESALER JW Filshill has officially unveiled its new KeyStore More fascia with 11 stores
