A start to changes for inflation?

Overall inflation is showing signs of dropping, providing some hopeful signs for the future. However, food prices remain stubbornly high.
A person lifts biscuits out from a blue Royal Dansk biscuit tin.

Fox’s Burton’s acquires Royal Dansk Swedish biscuits

Luxury biscuits brand brought into Fox's Burton's companies BISCUIT products firm Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) has announced it has become the distributor for the UK...
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

The Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF) has highlighted to retailers how it used some of its £3million Scottish Government funding to tackle crooks at a local level.
Promotional image for the new campaign around the *shopt app update for summer 2026.

*shopt kicks off new retailer giveaway campaign

Cash rewards app *shopt has unveiled a new update across its app along with a new prize giveaway to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
Arctic Coffee has launched Arctic Decaf Café Latte to meet the growing consumer demand for caffeine-free options.

Arctic Coffee launches Decaf Café Latte

Arctic Coffee has launched Arctic Decaf Café Latte to meet the growing consumer demand for caffeine-free options when it comes to RTD iced coffee.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stands outside No.10 Downing Street.

New Prime Minister must support retailers, says the Fed

The Fed has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to support independent retailers across the UK and deliver for small businesses.
Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison stands in Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

Scottish budget pushed to January

The Scottish Government has announced it has pushed back the date for the Scottish Budget announcement to January due to the lateness of the UK Autumn Statement.
The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.

Plain packs go-ahead

But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

Wholesaler Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high

Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
Pack shots of Red Bull Summer Edition White Peach flavour including a single 250ml can and a four pack of the sugar-free variant.

Summer kicks off for Red Bull with new White Peach flavour

Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its latest Summer Edition flavour with the launch of a new White Peach variant.
A person holds a red Labubu doll in one hand with small pieces from the doll in the other hand.

Trading Standards warns of dangers from counterfeit Labubu Dolls

Trading Standards Scotland officers have warned about potentially dangerous counterfeit Labubu Dolls that have entered into the UK market.
A bottle of Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% stands on a white podium with blood oranges around it with a sunny background.

Thatchers introduces new Blood Orange 0.0% cider

Family cider makers Thatchers has reinvigorated the low/no alcohol category with the launch of its new Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0% cider.
Packs of Clearspring Oat Biscuits sit against a grey background including Miso Maple, Matcha and Sweet Date with the biscuits sitting outside the packet with bites taken out of them.

Clearspring launches international trio of oat biscuits

Organic foods brand Clearspring has launched its first range of on-the-go snacks with a trio of Organic Oat Biscuits, which have been made in the Highlands.