Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Doughnut-eee and Churrifically Churros-y tubs stand on a wooden table against a light blue background.

Ben & Jerry’s unveils new ice creams inspired by bakery treats

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavours inspired by classic bakery treats in its two "most indulgent" pints yet.

PayPoint builds on gaming offer with Fortnite vouchers

Payment services provider PayPoint has partnered up with Epic Games to include vouchers for Fortnite as part of its services for retail partners.
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Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.
An advert for BrewDog's updated recipe for Punk IPA is on a billboard on a busy street.

BrewDog changes Punk IPA recipe in new campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new recipe for its classic Punk IPA beer alongside a new tongue-in-cheek ad to drive awareness of the change.
A tartan panel with the words "TOP 50 SCOTTISH BRANDS 2025" in it with the Worldpanel by Numerator logo beneath.

Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2025

Discover which Scottish food and drink brands have made it into the Top 50 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator's latest data.
A tartan panel with the words "TOP 50 SCOTTISH BRANDS 2025" in it with the Worldpanel by Numerator logo beneath.

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2025

Discover which Scottish brands have climbed through the rank and who has been listed as the best of the best as the Worldpanel Top 50 Scottish Brands in Scotland is revealed for 2025.
A tartan box with an image of Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, with the Worldpanel logo in a white box next to her headshot.

Brand demand is high in Scotland

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 50 Scottish Brands in Scotland for 2025.
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Trust in Mash Direct for convenience at Christmas

Mash Direct reckons it can offer consumers a more convenient way to enjoy their Christmas dinners this year through its wide selection of veg packs.
Pack shots of Zone nicotine pouches.

Imperial Brands moves into the nicotine pouch Zone

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has launched into the nicotine pouches subcategory with the roll out of its new brand, Zone.
Rachel Reeves stands at a podium in parliament.

Employer national insurance contributions frozen as OBR leaks Autumn Budget details

Details about the UK Government's Autumn Budget has been leaked early as the Office for Budget Responsibility unveiled an early report detailing elements of the statement.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

Vape levy set to come in from April 2026

UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
A person holds a pack of East Pizza Pepperoni Pizza.

Edinburgh sourdough pizza brand East Pizzas rolls into retail

Edinburgh sourdough pizza specialists, East Pizzas, has launched its first retail range, complete with ready-to-cook pizzas and customisable dough options.
Bottles of milk-based drinks lined up in a chiller shelf.

Soft drinks levy charges to change

The UK Government has announced changes to how the sugar tax levy will be applied to soft drinks and has removed the exemption on milk-based drinks as well.
Bradley Scanes, former Formula One coach, stands holding a bottle of champagne in one hand and a trophy in the other.

Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr

Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Retailers stand in polaroid-style photos with the Premier 5000 stores logo in the middle.

Premier marks 5,000 stores milestone with community giveaway

Booker symbol group Premier has hit a landmark 5,000 stores across the whole of the UK, celebrating over 30 years of growth for the fascia brand.
David Lonsdale

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.