Pack shot of the Takis range of spicy corn chips.

Takis raises the heat in store snacks

Spicy snack brand Takis has an ambition to fire up the tastebuds across convenience stores in Scotland, helping to capitalise on the demand for intense tastes.
Karisimbi range of rums stand on a table with the Karisimbi White Rum, Golden Rum and Spiced Rum variants.

Love Drinks launches Karisimbi trio ahead of National Rum Day

Love Drinks has added another ethical feather to its cap with the addition of Karisimbi Rum to its range, with sales supporting endangered mountain gorillas.
EG On the Move forecourt site in Nitshill with a Co-op store on site.

EG is On The Move in Nitshill

The first Scottish EG On the Move and Co-op branded store has launched in the Nitshill area as part of a trial between the two businesses.
energy-cans-age-restrictions

No energy for under-16s

Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
Pack shots of Naked Ultimate Ramen Japanese Style Miso & Chilli and Malaysian Style Chicken Laksa.

Naked builds on demand with Ramen pots

Natural snacks brand Naked is set to grab a bite out of the demand for Asian flavours with the launch of its two new Ultimate Ramen pots.
Pack shots of Rizla Vintage Edition Medium Thin Green including three individual packs as well as a display box.

Rizla rolls back the clock this Christmas

imperial Brands has unveiled the latest limited-edition Vintage pack design for Rizla rolling papers, in a bid to drive up RYO sales this Christmas.

Positive news says Scotmid

Profit slips but underlying trading, including food, is good says Brodie EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid made an operating profit of £6m in the year to...
A collage of Scottish convenience stores including Day-Today Bankton, KeyStore Cults, Spar Renfrew and Premier Cupar.

Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report

Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
Morrisons store front

Converting the estate

Morrisons has outlined plans to convert the majority of its McColls stores to the Morrisons Daily format.
Community photos featuring members of local areas a representatives from Spar UK are showing in green circles with the 'Nurture our Neighbourhoods' slogan in a bubble to the bottom right of the image.

Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025

Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.

New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.
Pack shots of Murhpy's Irish Stout 440ml can four can multipack.

Murphy’s Irish Stout rolls out new multipacks

Drinks firm Heineken UK is set to deliver a stout addition to retailer sales this St. Patrick's Day with new multipack formats for Murphy's Irish Stout.
Pack shots of Fox's Party Rings Strawberry limited edition.

Party Rings launches Strawberry limited edition packs

Fox's Burton's Companies has unveiled a new limited edition pack variant for its Fox's Party Rings brand with the new Strawberry flavour.
TV personality and baker Mary Berry sits at a table with the 90th Birthday cake that Finsbury Food Group had made for her.

Finsbury marks Mary Berry’s 90th birthday with a personal cake

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has marked the 90th birthday of one of Britain's most beloved baking icons Dame Mary Berry.
Image of an Evri branded lorry parked.

The Fed slams Evri for commission cuts

The Federation of Independent Retailers has slammed Evri's decision to cut commission rates for retailers across its 'shop-to-shop' deliveries.