Retailers have reported selling as many as six cases of PWR-BRU in a week.

AG Barr powers up energy category

Soft drinks giant AG Barr says its range of energy drinks will meet new HFSS restrictions in Scotland and appeal to consumers' needs.
The Mentos Mint Fizzooka from Fortnite Creative is against a sky blue background with white lettering that says 'FIZZOOKA'.

Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers

Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.

Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie

Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
A group of people between stands at the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2024.

Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025

Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.

Discounters take 10%

Symbols hold steady but supermarket decline goes on and price deals account for a third of sales. £1 in every £10 spent in...
Packs of Wotsits Mac N Cheese variants including Mac N Cheese Really Cheesy flavour, Mac N Cheese Flamin' Hot and Mac N Cheese Sweet & Spicy. The three variants are against a blue background with text at the top reading 'Wot?! The Mac'.

Wotsits expands beyond crisps with new Mac N Cheese meals

Global snacking firm PepsiCo has announced its Wotsits brand has entered into the ready meals category for the first time with its new Mac 'N' Cheese range.
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
A plate of Katsu Curry is next to a Potts' can of the curry sauce with ingredients lying around the pair of them.

New look brings Potts’ tins to the forefront

Artisanal canned sauce brand Potts' has reported an increase in the sales of its aluminium canned format following a redesign in 2025.

Irn-Bru kicks off phenomenal Euros promo

Barr has kicked off a new promo across its Irn-Bru variants to mark the UEFA Euros Germany 2024 to help boost sales during the football tournament.

There’s no business like snow business

SCOTTISH supermarkets may have seen a few tussles in the bread aisle this week but, as the wind from Siberia turned the central belt into a Russian postcard, how have Scotland's c-stores got on?
A till screen in a convenience store featuring the MPos software.

MHouse announces next gen technology product suite

Retail tech innovations firm MHouse has announced its will unveil a new brand identity and showcase its new suite of retail tech products at NCS 2025.
Tilda Rice Pots range including Butter & Sea Salt, Long Grain, Medium Grain, Mexican Style and Vegetable.

Tilda takes control in new Rice Pots

Rice brand Tilda aims to make portion control far more convenient for shoppers with the introduction of its new Rice Pots range with five variants to pick from.

Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive

Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Family firm Feedwell Dog Food has more than 60 years' experience and a range of products.

Feedwell highlights pet care opportunities

The pet food category provides a massive opportunity to grow sales – but many Scottish convenience retailers aren’t making the most of it, reckon bosses at Feedwell Dog Food.