Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
Pack shots of Monster Zero Sugar Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red.

Monster Energy unveils new flavour to the zero sugar Ultra range with grapefruit taste

Energy drinks brand Monster has introduced a new flavour to its sugar free Ultra range of drinks with the introduction of Monster Energy Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red.

Dairy dream is back on

Court of Session overturns Scottish Government ruling PLANS for a new £40m dairy site in Stirling have been revived following a ruling in favour of...
Allwyn Entertainment secured the National Lottery licence in 2022 from Camelot.

Allwyn takes over the National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment officially takes over the running of the National Lottery today – and promises that retailers will be central to its plans for growth.
A bottle of Height of Arrows gin lies in a bush of yellow flowers.

Holyrood Distillery secures listing for gin

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has secured its first major supermarket listing for its award-winning Height of Arrows gin.
Promotional image for Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign for 2025.

Spar’s Big Deals of Christmas returns for third year

UK symbol group Spar UK has brought back its Big Deals of Christmas campaign for the third year running, offering key deals across the festive period.
Pack shots of BEAR YoYo Awesome Apple and BEAR YoYo Refreshing Raspberry with the Kids Sleepover at the Natural History Museum promotion on pack.

Natural History Museum promo back on BEAR packs

Kids fruit snacks brand BEAR has brought back its popular promotion with the Natural History Museum offering families overnight adventures.
Promotional image of Powerade Fifa World Cup 2026 campaign.

Powerade unveils new Fifa World Cup campaign

Sports drink brand Powerade has announced its new campaign as part of its partnership as the official sports drink of the Fifa World Cup 2026.

ScotGov sets licence renewal at £50

£50 PLH fee confirmed SCOTTISH retailers will need to pay £50 to renew their personal licence, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Previously, there had been a...

71% buy non-shop tobacco

MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Promotional image of the MyCCEP app featuring a mobile phone with the homescreen for the app.

CCEP launches mobile app for retailers

Soft drinks giant CCEP has launched its online customer platform MyCCEP.com as a phone app, offering a more efficient experience for its retail customers.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Communication is key on cup charges

The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.

Nisa’s £100k for charity

NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation. The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.

Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’

Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.