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Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.

Charitable calls

Community retailer Scotmid is looking for its next charity partner for 2023-24 to help fundraise and build support for a local cause.
Craig Brown (left) and Chris Miller (right) stand together holding Grocer Gold award.

JW Filshill ranks number one in UK wholesale survey for 15th year

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been ranked the Best in Class among UK wholesaler for the 15th year in a row in an independent survey.
Thatchers Cider Barn bottles stand on a wooden crate in the middle of a grassy scene including Thatchers Redwood, Thatchers Grenadier and Thatchers Tremletts.

Thatchers expands Cider Barn range with a trio of new launches

Thatchers Cider has unveiled three new variants in its Cider Barn cider range showcasing what can be done with small-batch cider drinks.
The Moth Cocktail Party Pack stands on a kitchen counter with cans of the cocktails next to it and a cocktail serve in a glass.

Moth unveils new Cocktail Party Pack

Premium canned cocktails brand Moth has unveiled its first ever multipack format with its new Cocktail Party Pack, ideal for festive gatherings this season.

Ben Lomond Gin secures a double win

Loch Lomond distilled London Dry Gin Ben Lomond has received a double gold medal for its Original Scottish Gin on the worldwide spirits stage.

Facing up to customer contact – by the book

Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.

Minimum wage going up again

CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring. The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...

Waitrose high point for Lowrise

Full-strength and low calorie lager Lowrise has secured its first major supermarket listing as its makes its way to over 150 Waitrose stores across the UK.
A Day-Today store floor with the counter area, product bins close to the checkout and a staff member behind the till.

Inflation trickles down on consumer goods

Overall inflation remains consistent while some consumer goods continue to trickle down as the ONS reveals its latest data on inflation rates.
Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of Bestway Group.

Sir Anwar Pervez honoured with birthday tea with their majesties King Charles and Queen...

Founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez was invited to join Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Box at Royal Ascot Races.
Colleen Blackhurst, Dan Brown, Graham Watson and Mohammed Rajak discussed soaring levels of retail crime at the SGF seminar highlighting the issue.

Retailer Reality – crime epidemic

Scottish c-store bosses have told of their sickening crime experiences, which included a pregnant retailer who was repeatedly kicked in the stomach by a female thief.

Spar goes yellow for charity campaign

Spar and other grocery brands have all gone yellow in support of Marie Curie's 75th anniversary with a pledge to donate £35,000 to the charity.
Pack shots of Casillero del Diablo Zero Sparkling Wine.

Casillero del Diablo launches Zero alcohol sparkling wine

Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has launched a Zero alcohol sparking wine variant in time for those shoppers looking to moderate this Christmas season.

Local pride

Winner: Gerry Haughey, Spar, Main Street, Thornliebank Store Manager of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Tennent’s Interview with Gerry Haughey. Winner details Size: 3,000 sq ft Symbol: Spar Staff: 11 Hours: 6am...
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