Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Lucozade Alert unveils new fruity flavour duo
Suntory Beverage & Food has expanded on its Lucozade Alert energy drinks range with two new fruit flavoured additions to its 250ml can range.
Callum Beattie is checking in with Checkout
Suppliers and industry firms have all put their weight behind GroceryAid Scotland's Checkout festival event with headliner Callum Beattie.
Make the most of vegan deals
Creating a display and highlighting value ranges are the two main tips from Swizzels for retailers who want to make the most of Veganuary.
Over 1,300 arrests made in first year of Retail Crime Taskforce
The Retail Crime Taskforce has reported it has made over 1,300 arrests within its first year of operating as the team looks to improve retailer security.
Tunnock’s stands ready to deliver for shoppers
Tunnock's reckons it stands ready to deliver consistency in quality to its customers, calling on its over 130 years of experience.
Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH
Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.
Imperial Brands ensures value in tobacco range for the new year
Imperial Brands reckons retailers will still find plenty of luck from the gantries come the new year, but there needs to be a savvy approach with new legislation in mind.
Walker’s Shortbread has a premium offer
Walker's Shortbread aims to bring in the premium snacking option for consumers seeking a cosy night in on the couch this winter season.
Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram
Glencadam Distillery has launched an exclusive 27-year-old Oloroso sherry cask finish single malt – Glencadam Reserva de Jerez – which is limited to just 1,691 individually numbered bottles and comes with an RRP £700.
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
Chupa Chups switches on a new flavour
Perfetti Van Melle is out to offer consumers a playlist of all its hit Chupa Chups flavours with the launch of its new Flavour Playlist XXL lollipop.
50p MUP confirmed
ScotGov settles on original price proposal
THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
Brownings builds support for national team with new pie
Ayrshire-based family bakers Brownings The Bakers has kicked off its support for the Scotland national team ahead of the Euros with its new The Tartan Army Pie.
