Diet Coke adds permanent Cherry variant
CCEP has announced that Diet Coke Cherry will become a permanent addition to its line-up from January following a successful limited edition comeback for the variant.
Filshill bolsters commercial team in new hires
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its buying team with the appointment of two new team members to newly created positions.
Macsween helps to feed the homeless a Burns Supper
Butchery brand Macsween of Edinburgh teamed up with Social Bite to help deliver a traditional Burn's Supper to Edinburgh's homeless population.
Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban
Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.
The fight goes on
Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections
No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP
Dennis and Linda say they’re...
Absolut Vodka & Sprite has a tropical twist in Pineapple flavour
CCEP has expanded further on its range of alcoholic RTDs with the launch of its new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Pineapple cans.
Fox’s brings the party Under the Sea with new Party Rings
Kids biscuit brand Party Rings has unveiled its first ever new shape in its 42-year long history with the launch of the new Under the Sea Minis.
Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks
AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
Parcel lockers could deliver boost for c-stores
Convenience retailers could boost footfall and spend through the adoption of parcel lockers, research from InPost suggests.
Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage
With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.
A Lidl more planned
NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland.
More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...
Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions
Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.
Mixed bag Budget for retailers
THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March).
Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls
Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.
New bill help ‘not enough’
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
UWS prepares for the future
Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
