A glass cabinet filled with nicotine pouches that has been backlit with a green light.

Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline

Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...
Baba's Kitchen & Costcutter retailer Abdul Majid.

SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Bringing a fresh feel to the shop

Bosses at MHouse Business Solutions believe the firm's MPos system will help to transform how stores run in the modern day.
Pack shots of products in the Mars Wrigley Easter 2025 range including Milky Way Easter Egg, M&M's Choco Eggs, Galaxy Minstrels Mini Eggs and Malteser Bunny Popcorn flavour.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Easter range

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched its Easter range for 2025, allowing retailers to get a head start on the season for next year.
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

The Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF) has highlighted to retailers how it used some of its £3million Scottish Government funding to tackle crooks at a local level.
Staropramen 12x330ml bottle multipacks feature Paramount+ illustrations for maximum visibility on shelves.

Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion

Drinks giant Molson Coors Beverage Company has teamed up with streaming service Paramount+ for a Staropramen on-pack promotion that aims to create “the perfect night in” for consumers.
Wilson Rea (pictured) recently converted his Lanark shop to KeyStore More.

KeyStore More brand has official launch

WHOLESALER JW Filshill has officially unveiled its new KeyStore More fascia with 11 stores
About 100 retailers from across Scotland attended the Fed trade show held at Patina in Edinburgh.

The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show

The Fed has hailed the successful return of a Scottish trade show for the first time in more than 10 years, with about 100 independent retailers in attendance.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

UK vapers ‘blindsided’ by new duty charges

The UKVIA has found that half of UK vapers have no knowledge about the incoming Vaping Products Duty which comes into effect on 1 October.

Soothing solutions from Jakemans

Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.
spar trucks

Celebrating one century in style

CJ Lang marked milestone last month
A packet of Milkybar Crunchy Pops stands open against a blue background with pieces of the chocolate rising out of the top of the bag.

Milkybar drops in new Crunchy Pops treat

White chocolate brand Milkybar has unveiled its new Crunchy Pops sharing bag treats as the brand gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026.
American functional drinks brand Poppi has been announced as the official soft drinks partner for the new series of Love Island UK as it plans to grow its retail base on this side of the pond.

Poppi couples up with Love Island

American soft drinks brand Poppi is partnering with hit reality TV show Love Island as it looks to build awareness with younger shoppers and expand its UK retail presence.

The Single Cask bottles up a mood

Scottish bottling firm The Single Cask has launched a new series of whisky categories, in a bid to help whisky fans and newcomers alike.
Pack shots of Grenade Protein Shakes including (left to right) Cookies & Cream, White Chocolate, Fudge Brownie, Strawberries & Cream and Chocolate Salted Caramel.

Grenade protein unveils new Shakes range

Protein bar brand Grenade has announced the relaunch of its range of high protein, low sugar Shakes drinks to help drive up sales.