Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
Republic Technologies launches ZIG nicotine pouches
Republic Technologies UK is launching into the nicotine pouches market with its new ZIG range consisting of six flavours and three strengths.
Pilgrims Choice invites George Egg to Bite Into Bold
Cheddar brand Pilgrims Choice has partnered up with award-winning comedian George Egg as part of its Bite Into Bold marketing campaign.
New look brings Potts’ tins to the forefront
Artisanal canned sauce brand Potts' has reported an increase in the sales of its aluminium canned format following a redesign in 2025.
Bank on British malts
Halewood Artisanal Spirits aims to bring together the best of British malts in its blended whisky range Bankhall with malts from Scotland, England and Wales.
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Town centres bounce back
• Shop vacancies fall in hardest hit communities
• Cities show more empty units back in use
RETAIL may still be a tough business but...
Tesco to merge with Booker in £3.7bn deal
SUPERMARKET and multiple convenience store giant Tesco has announced a £3.7bn deal to merge with Booker Group, the UK’s biggest food wholesaler.
The deal, which...
One O One backs Healthy Living programme
Glasgow-based licensed retailer One O One has been doing its bit to help customers make healthier dietary choices.
Exasperation over DRS chaos
Scotland's convenience channel leaders have been speaking up as the future of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme hangs in the balance.
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Baileys Caramel Sauce lands in Spar Scotland stores
The Flava People has extended listings for its alcohol-free Baileys Caramel Sauce bottles into Spar Scotland stores in time for Christmas.
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches new slimline can format
Alcoholic RTD brand Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola has unveiled a new 330ml slimline can across its entire range of flavours to build stand out on shelf.
Ben Lomond Gin unveils new bottle design
Premium Scottish gin brand Ben Lomond Gin has unveiled a new bottle design across its entire range in a bid to strengthen its presence on shelves.
Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
From Harris with Love: Isle of Harris unveils Valentine’s Gin
Hebridean gin distillers Isle of Harris is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new I Love Harris Gin bottle in time for Valentine's.
