UK Gov considering vape tax
Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.
Love Drinks rolls out new Roley’s Super Natural Lager to its range
Off-trade distributor Love Drinks has added the new British brand Roley's to its portfolio with the launch of the brand's Super Natural Lager, a beer with some unique benefits.
Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets
The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Swizzels introduces price-marked Squashies Cherry Cola
British confectionery producer Swizzels has unveiled its new PMP bagged format for the Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola variant.
Smart shops for savings
Shopfitting solution experts Danfoss weigh in on how to introduce more smart options to c-stores and save cash on energy in the process.
CMA blocks Sainsbury’s and Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda has been blocked by the competition watchdog
PayPoint Engage launched for FMCG brands and convenience retailers
PayPoint Engage is a new service that aims to boost sales of products for FMCG brands and drive up additional spend for convenience retailers.
Fanta bubbles up excitement with trio of new flavours
CCEP has bolstered the Fanta Zero Sugar range of drinks with a trio of flavour developments with Fanta Zero Apple, Fanta Zero Raspberry and Fanta Zero Tutti Frutti.
Boost sales with sports drinks
As people take to exercising in the sunshine, sports drinks can do well for c-store retailers – as long as they take into account the desire for value and taste, says Boost Drinks.
IQOS Iluma ‘is future of tobacco now’
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting its 'heat not burn' IQOS Iluma as an alternative to traditional tobacco options and vapes.
Barr powers up the Bru
Barr Soft Drinks is set to power up the energy drinks category with the launch of the new range of drinks PWR-BRU expanding on its energy range.
Small businesses will need more time for DRS
Adam Hardie, head of food and drink at Johnston Carmichael, chartered accountants and business advisers, looks at DRS
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
CCEP goes back to the start
CCEP has built up its range of Monster Energy drinks with new zero sugar launches aiming to build up popularity for sugar free energy drinks.
C-store boom set to run and run
BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...
Inflation rises for the first time in a year
Industry members remain positive about the future despite the first increase to overall inflation in over a year as rates rise between June and July.
