A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Talysis unveils multi-million pound impact of disposable ban

Data insights firm Talysis has revealed a multi-million pound impact on convenience stores following the introduction of the disposable vape ban.
TV personality and baker Mary Berry sits at a table with the 90th Birthday cake that Finsbury Food Group had made for her.

Finsbury marks Mary Berry’s 90th birthday with a personal cake

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has marked the 90th birthday of one of Britain's most beloved baking icons Dame Mary Berry.
Blucozade has blasted on to the scene with three drinks across the sub-brands.

Lucozade launches Blucozade range

Sports and energy drinks brand Lucozade has unveiled a major marketing offensive with its head-turning Blucozade range that it says will create real consumer excitement.
Range photo of the revamped Unearthed deli selection.

Unearthed deli digs up a new look

Mediterranean deli foods brand Unearthed has unveiled its new brand refresh, complete with a new strapline, which rolls out from this month.
Cocktails serves stand next to bottles of Disaronno Originale and Disaronno Velvet with the Originale variant in a bar and Velvet cocktail against a summer holiday backdrop.

Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer

Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.
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Green-fingered good work takes the prize

WHEN it comes to making things better in the local community, Scotland, and in particular Ladybank in Fife, is tops. The town’s Spar shop ran...

Shoplifting in Scotland sees a 25% rise

The Scottish Government has reported shoplifting in Scotland has risen by a quarter in the last year, leaving store owners burdened and dismayed.
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Wholesale betrayal

Strong words from Unitas boss
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David Sands back in retail

CONVENIENCE retail entrepreneur David Sands is returning to the industry with a new store – trading under the Nisa Local fascia – in Glenrothes. Sands,...
Republic Technologies' eco-friendly OCB range is a strong category performer, says the firm.

Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies

Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.

Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize

Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
The new Coca-Cola Lime is available in a number of formats for both Original Taste and Zero Sugar variants.

Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour

Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.
A Costa Coffee Express machine is next to an image of Gillian Martin, acting net zero secretary.

Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge

Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Three university graduates stand together taking a selfie.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
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Which way Scotland?

Scotland’s referendum on independence is only a few months away. Today we begin our look at points of the Scottish Government’s White Paper of...

Oxfam targets food giants

INTERNATIONAL development charity Oxfam has examined the ethical performance of some of the world’s leading food brand-owning companies and found them lacking. As part of...