A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

UK DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new move for DRS

DRS administrator UK DMO has changed its name to Exchange for Change and unveiled new packaging details as the next step is taken towards DRS.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...
Almost 90% of shoppers consulted by HIM said they wouldn’t be doing a single big Christmas shop this year. Chocolate was the category that most (33%) said they were likely to buy for Christmas in c-stores.

C-stores set for strong season?

HIM sees major 2014 festive opportunities for local shops and CTP figures show how Scotland is different COULD 2014 end with a particularly strong Christmas...
Pack shots of Candy Realms Petrifying Pumpkins and Halloween Mallows Stackers.

Hancocks stocks up for Halloween candy

Hancocks has geared up for the Halloween season with new treats from Candy Realms for guisers or for nights in on the couch for this year.
Shelves of Pie Sports' Kebab Pies inside a store.

Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs

Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.
spar trucks

Celebrating one century in style

CJ Lang marked milestone last month
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, stands outside the Weymss Bay Co-op store holding Brownings products.

Brownings rolls out to Co-op stores

Kilmarnock bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has announced a new deal with Co-op that will see its goods roll out to stores across North Ayrshire.

Smokehead heightens the dram

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand Smokehead has launched its new bespoke, limited edition glassware designed to heighten the whisky drinking experience.
Pack shots of Smirnoff Crush Blueberry & Pomegranate cans.

Smirnoff Crush debuts new Blueberry & Pomegranate RTD flavour

RTD brand Smirnoff Crush has introduced a new Blueberry & Pomegranate flavour exclusive to the independent retail sector.
Dolly Parton holds a bottle of Dolly Wine Rose against a blue background.

It’s Wine to Five as Dolly Parton launches new wines in UK

Country superstar Dolly Parton is crossing the Islands in the Stream to bring her Dolly Wines range over from the US to the UK market.
A bottle of Mirror Margarita stands against a white backdrop.

Mirror Margarita makes it clear across Sainsbury’s

RTD cocktail brand Mirror Margarita is set to come to Sainsbury's stores this September, offering drinkers a unique cocktail serve for the home.
Checkout Scotland, organised by the Scottish GroceryAid branch committee, is once again promising a cracking line-up of musical acts.

GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing

The volunteers of the GroceryAid Scotland committee are all systems go for a busy second half of the year – starting out with the Checkout Scotland flagship musical event.
A packet of Realfoods by Oraganico Organic Spaghetti is placed on top of an image of a bowl of spaghetti bolognese.

Realfoods offers a pasta occasion for National Spaghetti Day

Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico is out to introduce its range to consumers by making the most out of the upcoming National Spaghetti Day on 4 January.
Pack shots of McCoy's PMP with the on-pack promotion to win tickets to the Super Bowl LXI.

McCoy’s kicks off new Super Bowl promo

Ridged crisps brand McCoy's has brought back its on-pack promotion for the NFL and is offering consumers the chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.
A shop floor with crisps on the shelves to the right and tinsel hanging from the roof.

Inflation rises for second month in a row

Inflation has steadily creeped back upwards for a second month in a row, according to the final data release from the Office for National Statistics in 2024.
Advertising image for the launch of Carling Black Label featuring a pack shot of its can with text that reads 'New Premium British Lager'.

Carling expands with Black Label offering

Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.