The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay

Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Pack shot of Hovis Best of Both bread with That Christmas branding across it to mark the festive family film.

Hovis kicks off new Christmas competition

Hovis has kicked off a new promotion across its Best of Both loaves in partnership with Netflix's new family Christmas film 'That Christmas'.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.

BrewDog makes it personal Punk

BrewDog is out to make it personal for Punk IPA as the craft brewer celebrates the brand's 17th birthday with some customisable cans.
Promotional image for Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign for 2025.

Spar’s Big Deals of Christmas returns for third year

UK symbol group Spar UK has brought back its Big Deals of Christmas campaign for the third year running, offering key deals across the festive period.
Pack shots of Wise Wolf French Sauvignon Blanc.

Wise Wolf expands with new white wine

Aussie wine brand Wise Wolf has reaffirmed its sustainability commitment with the new launch of its French Sauvignon Blanc white wine.
A bottle of Altos Strawberry Margarita lies on its side on a wooden table with strawberries around the bottle. There is a bottle of Altos Tequila standing up to its left with a bottle of the Lime Margarita at the top of the image as well as a bottle of the Agave Tequila with lime segments, a barspoon and a measure.

Altos launches Strawberry Margarita ready-to-serve variant

Agave tequila brand Altos has expanded on its range of ready-to-serve cocktails with the launch of its new Altos Strawberry Margarita bottles.
Nisa posts record recruitment

Nisa posts record recruitment

STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Former AG Barr commercial director Jonathan Kemp is joining the board of Welsh soft drinks firm Radnor Hills.

Jonathan Kemp joins Radnor Hills board

FMCG industry stalwart Jonathan Kemp, a hugely popular figure in the Scottish convenience channel and known for his time at AG Barr, is joining the board of Welsh-based soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills.
White Claw Tequila Smash cans are against a green background with a red outline on the Strawberry Lime variant and an orange outline on the Mango Passionfruit variant.

White Claw unveils new Tequila Smash brand

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has unveiled its latest brand launch with its new Tequila Smash RTD cans, marking a new first for the brand.

No rates for one year

SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
Stuart Common and Mac Mackie.

Mackie’s rings the changes

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Pack shots of Apple & Raspberry Flyers.

Flyers unveils non-liquorice sticks with sour flavours

Confectionery brand Flyers has launched a new non-liquorice sweet with the introduction of its new Apple & Raspberry Flyers.
Two children play infront of a McColls store front

Morrisons snaps up McColl’s

Supermarket committed to retaining all existing staff MORRISONS has acquired McColl’s Retail Group, saving around 16,000 jobs in the process. Following a bidding war between Morrisons...
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Federation warns on living wage

RETAIL industry representative group the Scottish Grocer’s Federation has expressed concern that politicians and others appear to be intensifying efforts to establish a statutory...
Pack shots of Beatbox RTD carton packs including Blue Razzberry, Juicy Mango, Orange Blast and Fruit Punch with a wavy purple and black square background behind them.

Red Star Brands launches BeatBox RTDs to the UK

American RTD cocktail brand BeatBox has rolled out to the UK market for the first time as distributor Red Star Brands continues to shake up the category.