Industry warns against Budget rises
Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.
Iconic Swizzels sweets made into biscuits
Two of confectionery giant Swizzzels' most iconic sweets – Squashies and Love Hearts – are being brought to the biscuit category for the first time.
Co-op and EG are On The Move in new forecourt sites
Co-op and the EG Group are set to open three new forecourt sites across Scotland as the convenience retail chain aims to build its franchise ambitions.
KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves
Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.
BRC reports huge rise in crime
The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
Millbrook Dairy offers pizza advice
Make the most out of the wide variety of pizza options in store with advice from Millbrook Dairy Company on how to appeal to select consumer preferences.
Irn-Bru Energy returns to store shelves
Irn-Bru Energy has made its return to store shelves across the country as AG Barr looks to drive energy sales through its loyal consumer base.
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Fynoderee auctions off rare bottle for RNLI
Fynoderee Distillery co-founders Paul and Tiffany Kerruish have auctioned off the first bottle of their new Refuge Manx Rum to raise funds for the RNLI.
Vault City toasts Tesco listing for Gingerbread Latte Stout
Stout addition to supermarket's shelves
SCOTTISH sour beer innovator Vault City has marked its first-ever supermarket listing for one of its stout products as its...
Co-op creates jobs for out of work hospitality staff
The Co-op plans to create 5,000 temporary roles in a bid to support hospitality workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Soft drinks beat £10bn
A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners
GOOD weather and the trend to...
Hooch rolls out across wholesale depots to showcase Soopa Hooch range
High ABV RTD brand Soopa Hooch is out on the road as the brand has rolled out across depots in the UK showcasing its portfolio of drinks.
Two cider brands say cheers to summer
Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers
Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
