Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis

Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.
energy-cans-age-restrictions

No energy for under-16s

Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
Promotional image for the updated look across Rustlers foods including the Southern Fried Chicken Sub, The Iconic Quarter Pounder, All Day Breakfast Sausage Muffin and BBQ Rib with text at the top that reads 'Exciting Changes Are Coming to your Shelves'.

Rustlers unveils a new look across packaging

Food-to-go brand Rustlers has unveiled a new look across its packaging with the aim to offer more eye-catching designs that are easier to navigate.
Pack shots of Simon Howie Smoked and Unsmoked Streaky Beef Bacon.

Simon Howie brings home the Beef Bacon

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new alternative to pork bacon with its new packs of Streaky Beef Bacon in Smoked and Unsmoked variants.
Asda express store front

Express plans for convenience

ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Doritos is teaming up with Stranger Things to launch a limited-edition Black Garlic Dip and Stranger Things-inspired party-sized bags ahead of the hit show’s much-anticipated final series later this year.

Doritos goes to the dark side with Stranger Things tie-up

Doritos is teaming up with Stranger Things to launch a limited-edition Black Garlic Dip and Stranger Things-inspired party-sized bags ahead of the hit show’s much-anticipated final series later this year.
Pack shots of Easter products including Cadbury Mini Eggs 1kg, Maltesers Bunny, Maltesers Bunny Popcorn flavour, Cadbury Creme Egg and Cadbury White Creme Egg.

Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025

Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
Packs of Cox & Co Hot Chocolate Spoons including Miso & Caramel, Mint and Single Origin flavours.

Cox & Co stirs in hot chocolate indulgence

Luxury dark chocolate brand Cox & Co. has unveiled a trio of treats with the launch of its vegan-suitable Hot Chocolate Spoons range.
Bestway Wholesale depots feature football-themed displays to help retailers quickly identify key products for the World Cup.

Bestway kicks off its World Cup campaign

Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its World Cup 2026 national activation that it says will support more than 100,000 independent retailers.
An image of Eoin McGhettigan standing at a dock.

Spar Scotland appoints new chair

CJ Lang & Son has appointed Eoin McGettigan as its new non-executive chair to succeed Jim Hepburn who stepped down from the role in December.
Former AG Barr commercial director Jonathan Kemp is joining the board of Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hills.

Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board

FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
Pack shots of Skittles Flavour Flip.

Skittles launches new Flavour Flip sweets

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has unveiled its latest innovation for the Skittles brand with its new Flavour Flip sweets range.
Pack shots for LU Le Petit Chocolat and LU Le Petit Citron with the 2025 design.

LU biscuits unveils new packaging across range

French biscuit brand LU has unveiled its new design and visual identity across its portfolio of variants to highlight a more premium offer.
Tom Slaven and Colin Smith stand shaking hands.

SWA lays out the road ahead

Tom Slaven has officially taken over the reins as president of the Scottish Wholesale Association as the organisation laid out its roadmap for the next year.
Promtional image for Nestlé Cereals new campaign for Cheerios supporting the British Paralympic Association.

Nestlé Cheerios strengthens support of Paralympic Games

Nestlé Cereals is set to bring the cheer with its new campaign in support of the British Paralympic Assocation ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Unilever Whole Body Deodorant range including products from Sure and Lynx.

Sure and Lynx to deliver a fresh feeling for the whole body

Unilever has expanded on its deodorant business with the new Whole Body Sprays across its Sure and Lynx brands as part of a multi-year innovation plan.