Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers

Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
Pack shots of Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg.

Baileys Chocolate adds Caramelised Popcorn Egg to Easter range

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has introduced a new addition to its Baileys Easter range this year with its new Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg.
Dr Robert Graham stands in a field holding a bottle of Graham's Jersey Milk with the family's herd of cows behind him.

Graham’s goes for Gold this Christmas

Graham's The Family Dairy has gone for Gold this Christmas with a new marketing campaign with the benefits of its Gold Top Jersey Milk at its core.
Pack shots of Vimto Jazzies.

World of Sweets bolsters range with Vimto Jazzies

UK confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its latest addition to its Vimto sweets range with the new Vimto Jazzies.
Promotional image of Quality Street paper tubs featuring the tub and sweets from the tub against a purple background.

Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled its new paper tub trial for the Quality Street brand which will roll out exclusively to Tesco on a trial basis.
David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Pack shots of White Claw Vodka including Premium Unflavoured, Black Cherry, Pineapple and Mango.

White Claw launches first ever vodka

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has entered the spirits category for the first time with the launch of its new range of White Claw Spirits Vodka.
Pack shots of Twix Hazelnut bars.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Twix Hazelnut flavour

Mars Wrigley is set to entice more shoppers to the confectionery category across stores with its new Twix Hazelnut variant.
Cans of Pepsi Ice Cream including Cherry & Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple and Salted Caramel stand against a purple background.

Pepsi unveils new trio of Ice Cream inspired flavours

Drinks firm Carlsberg Britvic has unveiled a new trio of Pepsi Ice Cream inspired flavours in a bid to tap into a rising demand for treat focused drinks.
Pack shots of Mentos Sour Tones including a hanging sharing bag and single roll packs.

Mentos taps into sour candy demand with Sour Tones

Confectionery brand Mentos has tapped into the sour candy opportunity across the confectionery category with the launch of Sour Tones.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out ambitious plans for the economy. Picture: flickr.com/Simon Dawson/No10DowningStreet.

Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour

Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
A promotional image for Bacardi & Coca-Cola cans with people in the top left corner partying with a shot of the can in the centre of the image. To the right the text reads 'Enjoyed Together since 1900'.

Coca-Cola serves up another classic with Bacardí and Coke cans

Drinks giant CCEP has brought the classic bar serve Bacardí & Coca-Cola to cans for the first time with the latest addition to its ARTD range.
STG UK has rolled out an updated look across its Signature brand.

Retailers urged to review cigar range

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.
A group of people, including Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean, stand together in a kitchen with trays of macaroni cheese on the table.

Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals

Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes addresses the FDF Scotland Parliamentary reception.

Scottish food and drink industry brings £5.2billion to table

Food and drink production contributes £5.2billion to the Scottish economy, according to an FDF report showing the importance of the sector.