Long drinks in Olympics sales surge

HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen. Beer and cider were the big winners, with...
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Evapo offers fake vape advice

Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.

Pergola introduces a new tequila can

Pergola Drinks is out to add a premium touch to the canned cocktail market with its Tequila & Tonic cans, which the firm claims is a market first flavour.
Pack shots of McCoy's Salted £1.25 PMP packs.

KP Snacks plugs flavour gap with McCoy’s Salted PMP

Savoury snacks giant KP Snacks has introduced its McCoy's Salted crisps to its PMP range, which will hit shelves from 26 January 2026.
Bottles of Vitawell Vitamins and Supplements are lying down against a blue background, the bottles all have lids of varying colours to match the variant and the colour matches the text found on the bottle.

Vitawell revamps health supplements range

Vitamins and supplements brand Vitawell has unveiled its new brand identity with a focus on simplifying access to the wellness sector for shoppers.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.

Support for local suppliers

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers

SGF looks to the future

The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.
A photograph of the Eden Mill Distillery in St Andrews looking over a body of water to the distillery and its warehouses.

Production kicks off at Eden Mill distillery

Independent distiller Eden Mill has officially completed the commissioning of its new distillery as the firm kicks off production for its gin and whisky ranges.

Government begins crackdown on youth vaping

The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
The new Coca-Cola Lime is available in a number of formats for both Original Taste and Zero Sugar variants.

Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour

Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.

Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy

Counting the cost of Brexit

Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk Grab & Go format bars in Marvellous Creations, Fruit & Nut and Cadbury Dairy Milk variants.

Cadbury rolls out new Grab and Go pack format

Cadbury has unveiled a new Grab & Go format pack for its Dairy Milk range in a bid to cater to shoppers seeking out more convenient pack sizes in stores.
Christie + Co, Business Outlook 2015

Agent predicts c-store growth

Retail property prices rose by 11.3% after three years of decline. C-stores still dominated by small businesses but multiples moving in. CHANGING shopping habits are...