Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group

Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience store...

Plain packs go-ahead

But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

Inflation falls in first month of 2026

A drop in transport and food & drink costs in January 2026 have helped contribute to a monthly fall in inflation, according to the ONS.
A group of people are partying at Wembley Stadium in London holding cans of Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola.

CCEP rolls out first on-pack promo for Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola

CCEP has announced its first ever on-pack promotion for the Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD range, offering shoppers the chance to win Wembley Stadium tickets.
Front cover of SRC's Realising the Growth Ambition: Retail industry recommendations for the 2025-26 Scottish Budget with an aimge of Kate Forbes standing in Scottish Parliament.

SRC sets out Scottish budget retail support hopes

Members of the Scottish Retailer Consortium have met with Kate Forbes MSP to highlight the support ScotGov could deliver retail in the upcoming budget.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse

The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.

Chocomel kicks off a playful side in TV campaign

Premium milk drink brand Chocomel has kicked off another round of marketing in the UK aiming to build on the playful nature of the brand.
Gordon Allan holds a tray of steak pies with trays stacked up behind him.

Macallan acquires Malcolm Allan and Macsween

Gordon Allan, director of Malcolm Allan, has announced his plans to retire as management of the business is acquired by Macallan Food Group.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
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No deal could be a disaster

Report finds Brexit could cost over £9bn
Promotional images of Shreddies Peanut Butter and Bitesize Shredded Wheat including Happy Heart and Active variants.

Nestlé unveils Shreddies Peanut Butter & Bitesize Shredded Wheat

Breakfast cereal firm Nestlé Cereals has rolled out new variants across the Shreddies and Shredded Wheat brands for UK consumers.

Counting on cash

ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
A bottle of Height of Arrows gin lies in a bush of yellow flowers.

Holyrood Distillery secures listing for gin

Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has secured its first major supermarket listing for its award-winning Height of Arrows gin.
Pack shots White Claw Blackberry cans.

White Claw rolls out Blackberry flavour for new season

Hard seltzer brand White Claw has launched a new limited edition variant for the autumn with the roll out of its new Blackberry flavour across the off-trade.
Packs of Radnor Hills Toy Story 5 collaboration in Apple and Orange flavours, these are set against a blue background on top of a wooden table.

Radnor Hills unveils new Toy Story 5 collaboration

Soft drinks firm Radnor Hill has partnered with The Walt Disney Company and Pixar with a new on-pack promotion with Toy Story 5.
Unilever Whole Body Deodorant range including products from Sure and Lynx.

Sure and Lynx to deliver a fresh feeling for the whole body

Unilever has expanded on its deodorant business with the new Whole Body Sprays across its Sure and Lynx brands as part of a multi-year innovation plan.