McColl’s

McColl’s group to come to market

CONVENIENCE store and newsagent chain McColl’s Retail Group is to float on the London Stock Exchange. The company aims to complete an initial public offering...
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' FareShare initiative to donate meals to the charity via orders of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

CCEP to donate meals to FareShare through Coke Zero

Soft drinks giant CCEP has pledged to donate the equivalent of 300,000 meals to FareShare through a new initiative running across wholesale depots.

Whitebox ramps up global expansion

Edinburgh-based RTD brand Whitebox Cocktails has set its sights on the global market with its new partnership with worldwide marketing firm Aritsan Spirits.
A can of Absolut Sprite stands next to a can of Absolut Sprite Watermelon on a blue table with people relaxing in the background. There is text at the top left corner that reads Smooth Sip.

Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour

ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.

Indulge in ice cream

Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.

Plastic leads to Mars recall

MARS Chocolate UK is recalling a number of products produced in the Netherlands after one was found to contain plastic. The company is recalling batches...
Pack shots of Isle of Barra Distillers' whisky range including its 10 Year Old Single Malt and Blended Whisky variants.

Isle of Barra launches pair of whiskies

Isle of Barra Distillers has entered into the whisky category for the first time with the launch of two new blended expressions.
Pack shots of Grace Tropical Rhythms Mango Carrot and Fruit Punch.

Grace Foods unveils revamped Tropical Rhythms range

Caribbean food and drink brand Grace Foods has unveiled a new pack design across its Tropical Rhythms brand in a bid to improve stand out on shelves.
Red Bull offers a variety of flavours and formats for customers.

Red Bull ‘energises soft drinks profits’

Energy drinks giant Red Bull is advising c-store retailers to stay stocked up on a variety of format sizes and emphasised the importance of multipacks.

Sneak in energy with World of Sweets

Sneak Energy is set to roll out to convenience stores as confectionery giant World of Sweets has acquired exclusive distribution for the energy drink brand.
Pack shots of Golden Wonder's festive range for 2025 including Turkey & Stuffing, Glazed Ham Baubles, Honey Glazed Ham Christmas Tree Toritillas and Beef & Gravy Ridges.

Golden Wonder gets into the Christmas spirit with new festive crisps flavours

Golden Wonder has unveiled a new line-up of festive flavours for the Christmas season this year, offering some seasonal tastes along with unique textures.
A display walkway marking Bestway's 50th anniversary stands in one of the wholesaler's depots marking exclusive promotions for the firm.

Bestway gives back to retailers for its 50th birthday

Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2025 with its flagship 'Thank You' promotional event, with a special tie in with its 50th anniversary.
A bottle of Bladnoch The Wave whisky sits in the middle of a stream of water which parts around the bottle.

Bladnoch kicks off new whisky series with a Wave

Bladnich has revealed the next chapter in its Master Distiller's Collection with the launch of The Wave I: Time & Maturation, exclusive to its website.
Pack shots of Rubicon Still Tropical bottle, Rubicon Still Tropical carton and Rubicon Sparkling Berry Burst bottle.

Rubicon unveils brand refresh and NPD

Exotic fruit juice brand Rubicon has unveiled a complete brand refresh across its range along with two new flavour variants across its Still and Sparkling drinks.
The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay

Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads.