Advert for the Kellanova 'Deck the Halls' competition for winter 2025 offering retailers the chance to win £10,000.

Kellanova spreads festive cheer with new ‘Deck the Shelves’ retailer competition

Kellanova is pushing retailers to 'Deck the Shelves' with Pringles and Cheez-It products with a new competition offering store owners the chance to win £10k.
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

Scottish convenience store retailers are outperforming their counterparts south of the border, with stronger sales growth, according to TWC Group.
Pack shots of McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.

McVitie’s rolls out new Digestives Jaffa Cakes flavour

Global snacking firm pladis has brought Jaffa Cakes into the biscuits category with the launch of the limited edition McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.
Confectionery on shelves

HFSS proposals revealed

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
Members of the Scotmid team stand together in their office holding the GroceryAid Gold trophy.

Scotmid celebrates GroceryAid Gold award

Retail chain Scotmid has been recognised for its efforts to support industry charity GroceryAid by being named as a GroceryAid Gold Supporter.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stands outside No.10 Downing Street.

New Prime Minister must support retailers, says the Fed

The Fed has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to support independent retailers across the UK and deliver for small businesses.

Camden Town embraces the Lager Top

London-based brewery Camden Town Brewery has embraced the classic beer serve the Lager Top in its new addition to its core range of beers.
Pack shots of a Moana Celebration Cake, Mary Berry Toffee Coffee Cake, Gordon's Gin Sicilian Lemon Layer Cake as well as a lifestyle image of Thorton's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites.

Finsbury bakes for celebrations

Finsbury Good Group has consumers sorted for any party this year as the firm is set to roll out a new assortment of celebration cakes.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Industry experts welcome DRS grant support

DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
A pack of Nescafé KitKat Latte sits on a table with a cup of the coffee standing next to it.

KitKat joins the Nescafé coffee range

Nescafé has worked with chocolate brand KitKat on the launch of Nescafé Latte KitKat, marking the latest Nestlé confectionery coffee collaboration.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event

UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.

Walker’s NonSuch offers safe toffee gifting

Stoke-on-trent toffee brand Walker's NonSuch has encouraged retailers to stock up on gifting options without seasonal packs to support sales the whole year.
The new SNÜ Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch is available in four strengths and is said to combine a bold tropical taste with energy drink fizz.

SNÜ launches Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch

Nicotine pouch brand SNÜ is launching a Fizzy Energy flavour across convenience, wholesale and independent retailers and claims its latest NPD will help store owners to capitalise on category growth.
The Fife Creamery logo is set against a black background.

Fife Creamery acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group

Leading retail and foodservice wholesaler Fife Creamery has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group as the UK firm sets out ambitious growth plans.
Asiyah and Jawad Javed are congratulated by editor Giles Blair, Republic Technologies sales and marketing director Gavin Anderson and Elaine C Smith.

The main stars of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024

Leading lights of convenience retail in Scotland were chosen by judges to take away the top Entrepreneur and Industry Achievement honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Pack shots of Lurpak Chilli & Garlic butter.

Lurpak expands with new Chilli & Garlic butter

Butter brand Lurpak has rolled out its new flavour with the launch of its Chilli & Garlic butter packs as the brand aims to simplify mealtimes.