Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
A packet of M&Ms Minis Party Size sits on a cinema seat with a popcorn box, juice cups, cinema tickets and 3D glasses around it.

M&Ms goes big on fun in new Minis launch

Mars Wrigley is set to roll out its new M&M's Minis range in the UK this July, following successful launch for the product in the States.
Exterior shot of Spar Renfrew.

Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol

CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.
Pack shots of VK Squashka range incluidng Apple & Blackcurrant, Cherries & Berries and Orange & Pineapple variants.

VK introduces new ‘enhanced RTD’ with Squashka range

RTD brand VK has introduced its new range of 'enhanced RTD' drinks with the launch of VK Squashka, inspired by a new TikTok trend for pre-drinks.

Co-op creates jobs for out of work hospitality staff

The Co-op plans to create 5,000 temporary roles in a bid to support hospitality workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Pack shot of Biona Organic Multi-Seeded Bread Roll Selection.

Biona rolls into the bakery category

Organic food producer Windmill Organic has rolled into the bakery category with the launch if its new Biona Organic Multi-Seed Bread Roll Selection.
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.

Williams moves in at Spar

ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller. There are over 300 stores in the...

Win a taste of the summer with Irn-Bru

Three lucky retailers are set to win three cases of both of the new Irn-Bru Xtra summer edition flavours which are set to launch later this month.
Cans of Peroni 0.0% Arancia Rossa and Limone di Sicilia sit at the middle of a table with a blue tablecloth on top with lemons and blood oranges around the cans and food.

Peroni 0.0% expands alcohol free range with flavoured offer

Italian beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has expanded on its alcohol-free 0.0% range with the its Limone di Sicilia and Arancia Rossa flavoured beers.

Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade

Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
A pack of Graham's Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream stands on top of another pack in a barn with straw behind it.

Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Cream is back on the shelves

Graham's The Family Dairy has brought back a consumer favourite to the shelves for Christmas as its Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream returns.
The Golden Wonder Fully Flavoured £1 PMP range.

Golden Wonder launches best-selling crisps in £1 PMPs

Golden Wonder is building on the success of its £1 PMP format by launching a Fully Flavoured range of its best-sellers at that price.

Transactions up at PayPoint

Cap-cutting payments services firm adds 395 British and Irish outlets in first quarter Payments services firm PayPoint, which has been heavily criticised by many retailers...
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Post Office has launched a new consultation

The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation

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.