A person holds a can of Lonkero with a blurred out lake in the background.

Lonkero to take UK market by storm

Finnish alcoholic RTD brand Lonkero is set to launch in the UK for the first time as the brand aims to offer an alternative to beers and ciders this summer.

Britain’s top sweets revealed

Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
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Fees for DRS producers reduced

Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.
Team members from Hive Mind brewery and Rave Coffee stand together hold bottles of a new brew which the two firms collaborated on. There are bottle of the drink on the table in front of them.

Hive Mind and Rave Coffee team up on new Stout

Welsh brewery Hive Mind has teamed up with Cotswolds-based Rave Coffee to produce a new coffee and honey stout named Second Breakfast.
Snappy Shopper and MHouse are working together for the benefit of retailers.

MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services

Two leading convenience channel EPOS providers have enhanced their services by teaming up with digital shopping specialists.

Nisa enhances convenience in Thurso

Nisa has unveiled the results of a £260k investment into one of its symbol stores in Thurso following an investment from a local retailer.
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Fanta on tracks for new Beetlejuice ad

CCEP GB has kicked off the next step in its partnership between Fanta and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with a new multi-channel ad campaign.
Pack shots of Fox's Party Rings Trick or Treat Minis including multipack formats and single packs.

Fox’s brings a seasonal twist to Party Rings with new Halloween-themed packs

Fox's Burton's Companies has set up store owners to cater for guisers this year with its new Party Rings Trick or Treat Minis packs.
Members from Retailers Against Crime and Police Scotland stand around a TV screen to mark the Day of Action Glasgow May 2025.

Retailers Against Crime takes action in Glasgow city centre

Retailers Against Crime worked together with Police Scotland on its Day of Action initiative in Glasgow City Centre to deter shoplifters in the area.

Bestway’s great rebate returns

Bestway Wholesale is reintroducing its Great Rebate initiative for customers from April. The scheme, which is now in its second year, aims to increase...
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BrewDog taps into fruity demand with exclusive beers

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is set to tap into the demand for some fruity beers with the launch of two new brews exclusive to the convenience channel.

Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured

High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...

Camden Town embraces the Lager Top

London-based brewery Camden Town Brewery has embraced the classic beer serve the Lager Top in its new addition to its core range of beers.
A person holds Vybey's three nutrition bars – Chocolate Brownie, Raspberry White Chocolate and Mint Chocolate – with a green bush behind the bars.

Vybey enters healthy snacks fray with Nutrition bars

Nutrition products firm Vybey has announced the roll out of its new Complete Nutrition snacking bars range, moving into the snacks market.

Mitchells goes its own way

Awards profile – licensed retailer of the year Winner:  Mitchells Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Licensed Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Whyte & Mackay Interview with Keith Whyte, partner,...