Pack shots of KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc bars.

Spar UK rolls out new KitKat Chunky bar in exclusive deal

Spar UK has secured another exclusive distribution deal with Nestlé as the limited-edition KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc rolls out to the symbol's stores.
Promotional image of Smirnoff Ice can as a hand goes to lift a can off a blanket and another can lies on its side.

Smirnoff Ice unveils new pack design

Diageo RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has marked 25 years of production with the unveiling of a new brand look as well as the roll out of a new canned format.
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.
Total food sales rose by just 0.7% compared with February last year, according to the SRC.

SRC and the Fed warn of tough times

Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
Pack shots of Nerds Gummy Clusters Fruits and Berries in a range of formats as well as a Nerds Rope Fruits pack shot.

Nerds Gummy Clusters come to the UK

American candy brand Nerds is set to launch its Gummy Clusters and Rope variants here in the UK as part of its rollout with FBC UK & Ireland.
Pack shot of The Balvenie The Collection of Curious Casks 14 Years Old and 18 Year Old as well as The Glenfiddich 14 Year Old.

Drams of note for National Scotch Day

National Scotch Day comes on Saturday 27 July and, as such, William Grant & Sons has touted some new launches to stock up on in time for the national day.
4 retailers

Retailers react to coronavirus

GROCERY sales are currently booming as fears surrounding the surge in coronavirus cases have led to shoppers purchasing more goods as they prepare for long stints indoors.
Asda and Sainsburys

Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal

Competition watchdog launches investigation

Barista Bar comes to Spar Halbeath

Spar Scotland has rolled out its premium coffee-to-go service Barista Bar to another of its company owned stores with the Dunfermline-based Spar Halbeath.

Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls

Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.

Frubes freeze over the summer

Yoplait has marked its biggest investment ever into its annual Frubes Freeze 'Em campaign as the firm aims to drive sales with its core consumer audience.
TV ad for Butterkist featuring a pile of popcorn in a red room with the Butterkist logo in the centre.

Butterkist pops on the small screen

Popcorn brand Butterkist is set to sponsor the film programming on Channel 4, including during the key Halloween and Christmas seasonal periods.
Scottish Parliament

Election: Parties set out retail stalls

SCOTLAND's political parties have unveiled a raft of policies aimed at revitalising the high street and supporting retailers – as the country prepares to...
Bottles of Barossa Ink Shiraz 'Barossa Blood Ink Shiraz' for Halloween 2025.

Ink by Grant Burge wine dips into Halloween with new Shiraz

Premium wine brand Ink by Grant Burge has rolled out a wicked new Halloween limited edition for Barossa Ink Shiraz with Barossa Blood Ink Shiraz.
The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban

Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.