Pack shots of Oreo limited edition Creme Egg flavour.

Oreo launches limited edition Creme Egg flavour cookies

Biscuit brand Oreo has teamed up with a staple of the Easter season to deliver the new limited edition Oreo Creme Egg biscuits for 2026.
Packshots of Takis Intense Nacho.

Takis unveils new flavour with Intense Nacho

Viral snacking sensation Takis has introduced its first non-spicy snack to its range with the launch of Intense Nacho flavour.
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw energy drinks range.

Bowl over with fruit energy drinks

AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
The front entrance of a Costcutter store featuring signage for the symbol group as well as signage for the Post Office.

Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative

UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
A group of people taking part in the Simon Howie Puddin Race 5k run on Burns Night.

Simon Howie’s Puddin’ Race hailed as a Burns Night success

Butchery brand Simon Howie has helped to raise over £1,000 for mental health charity SAMH as part of its inaugural Puddin' Race initiaitive.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
The impressively fitted-out Scotmid Heartlands store that opened in Whitburn last year.

Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’

Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.

Set for a capitals showdown?

17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers SCOTLAND’S and the...

Budget brings better news

Industry bodies welcome business rates reduction RETAIL bodies in Scotland were broadly happy with the preliminary Scottish budget announced by finance secretary Derek Mackay in...
The Coca-Cola branded Christmas truck is parked up in London with a queue of people around it to visit the staple of the season.

Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour kicks off along with festive fundraising focus

Soft drinks giant CCEP has kicked off its annual Christmas Truck Tour across the UK and renewed its partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare.
Anand cheema, Umar Majid and Dan Brown discuss their concerns with event chairman Gary Robertson.

Retail crime ‘is destroying lives’

Well-known Scottish convenience retailers Dan Brown, Umar Majid and Anand Cheema have spoken out abou the cost and trauma of in-store crime.
people wearing "eat plants. plant trees" hoodies

Rooting for diet change

More than 15,000 people have signed a petition calling on Glasgow City Council to endorse the Plant Based Treaty – which was launched at COP26.
The Fed's national president, Mo Razzaq.

Retailers warn of job cuts from Budget increases

The Fed has warned of potential job losses across independent retail stores across the UK due to the double whammy rise in minimum wage and NI contributions.

Allwyn unveils its new Lottery point of sale kit

National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has begun the rollout of its new permanent point of sale kit for National Lottery retailer stores.
Two people stand outside a Scotmid store, one person holds a sign for the Scotmid Scottish Favourites Competition while the other holds a basket filled with Scottish produce.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns

Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.