It looks unlikely that the proposed supermarket merger will be approved

Last ditch attempt to get Asda and Sainsbury’s deal passed

ASDA and Sainsbury’s have offered to sell off up to 150 of their stores in a bid to get their controversial merger approved
A person holds a bag of TRIP Magnesium Gummies and takes a few out with their other hand against a lilac purple background.

TRIP expands into the gummies market

Functional health benefits brand TRIP has expanded into the gummies market for the first time with the launch of its TRIP Magnesium Gummies.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market

The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
A bottle of Canerock Rum sits in the middle of a table filling with Christmas decorations and wrapped presents with a Christmas tree in the background.

Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles

Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
Store front of The Scottish Gantry store in Edinburgh with advertising for The Benriach single malt in the window.

The Scottish Gantry opens flagship shop in Edinburgh

Spirits and wines specialist retain chain The Scottish Gantry has opened a flagship store in Edinburgh, becoming its third outlet in Scotland.
Pack shot of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday 360g gifting bar with the words Happy Birthday across the packaging.

Cadbury offers Birthday wishes with new gifting bar

Cadbury Dairy Milk is set to help consumers to find the perfect gift for birthday celebrations this year with its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Happy Birthday bar.
Pack shots of Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry sparkling flavoured water bottles.

Sparkling Ice flavoured water variant relaunches into UK market

Sparkling flavoured water brand Sparkling Ice has expanded its range of flavours with the return of its Black Raspberry variant to store shelves.
Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Retail chiefs attack Chancellor’s Spring Forecast inaction

Retail industry leaders have rounded on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not using her Spring Forecast statement to set out measures to help the sector boost the UK economy.

Coca-Cola builds momentum for Absolut Sprite

CCEP is set to capture sales for those spur-of-the-moment social occasions this summer with its new campaign for its ARTD can Absolut Vodka & Sprite.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Peter Pigs lies down on a pink background with a bowl that has chocolate covered popcorn and pieces of pig shaped strawberry chocolate with both the chocolate and popcorn lying around the bowl as well.

Popcorn Kitchen pops Peter Pigs on the menu

Gourmet popping popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has rolled out its latest indulgent Kit with the new Peter Pigs, featuring Strawberry chocolate pig shapes.
A can of Buckingham Palace Ready to Drink Dry Gin & Tonic stands next to a balloon glass with the serve inside with lemon peel and ice. The pair sit on a wooden table with greenery in the background.

Buckingham Palace enters the RTD cocktail market with new Royal Collection Gin & Tonic...

The Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, has introduced its new Buckingham Palace Gin & Tonic in a Tin as a new addition to its gin range.

Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS

Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
post office

Convictions cleared for Post Office retailers

JUDGES at the High Court in England have overturned the convictions of 39 former sub-postmasters in a landmark ruling for Post Office retailers. The appeals...

Hipflask Spirits lines up in Morrisons

Award-winning spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has made its way to Morrisons stores across Scotland for the first time, with listings in six stores.
Belhaven's Scottish Oat Stout won Gold at the World Beer Awards in 2022.

A stout choice for consumers

Belhaven Brewery reckons its stout options will be popular with consumers through the winter months and into 2024 – making them must-stocks for convenience store retailers.
Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...