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Promo ban slammed

Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
Morrisons is testing a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s.

Grocer to test energy age restriction

SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.
Product advert for new Flash Kitchen Roll wipes.

Flash is on a Roll

Household paper firm Accrol Paper has launched its first licence brand product with its new Flash Kitchen Roll packs, coming in two different sizes.
A woman sits on a bench in New York eating a bagel, there is a packet of New York Bakery Company The Original Bagels next to her and the Statue of Liberty is is the background.

New York Bakery launches biggest marketing campaign in five years

Bagel brand New York Bakery has launched its biggest marketing campaign since 2020 complete with a revamped brand appearance.

Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood

Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
A person holds up a tub of Mackie's of Scotland Honeycomb Ice Cream with a wall of tubs of Mackie's of Scotland Traditional Ice Cream behind it.

Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover

Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.
Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.

Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range

Nisa franchise operator Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.
Pack shots of Oreo limited edition Creme Egg flavour.

Oreo launches limited edition Creme Egg flavour cookies

Biscuit brand Oreo has teamed up with a staple of the Easter season to deliver the new limited edition Oreo Creme Egg biscuits for 2026.

Shops with feeling

Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.
Prof Leigh Sparks’s (right),CPG meeting at Holyrood (left)

Nanny retailing?

Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores

Tesco Booker gets green light

The Competition and Markets Authority finds no substantial competition concerns THE proposed £3.7bn merger of Tesco and Booker has been given the provisional go ahead...
Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon took time to explore the stands and talk to a variety of exhibitors and experts at ScotHot25.

Minister praises c-stores at ScotHot

Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has highlighted the importance of convenience retail in boosting Scotland's food and drink industry as she attended ScotHot25.
Warburtons Gluten Free White Rolls are a must-stock for smaller stores, says the brand.

Quality counts in gluten-free category

With a wide range of consumers buying gluten-free products, Warburtons is urging retailers to stock quality bakery options to drive up sales.
A promotional image for Monster Energy's Win a Mega UFC Experience campaign featuring professional UFC fighters as well as a QR Code to enter the competition.

Monster unveils new UFC Experience promotion

Monster Energy is letting consumers in on the action with its new promotion with UFC, offering two ringside tickets to an upcoming match.
Pack shots of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with on-pack designs highlighting 100 years of production of the product.

McVitie’s celebrates 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with new prize giveaway

Global snacking firm Pladis has marked 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with a new marketing campaign complete with a prize giveaway.
Pack shots of Bebeto You Melt My Heart sweets in a bag as well as a tub.

Bebeto rolls out Heart shaped sweets for Valentine’s

Turkish confectioner Kervan Gida has launched a heartfelt innovation for its Bebeto confectionery range with the brand's first Valentine's sweets.