Derek Paton, manager at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Crowwood, stands in the middle of the store's forecourt.

RaceTrack slams police for drive-offs reporting confusion

Retailers have slammed Police Scotland on their approach to handling drive-off reports after a recent experience from a manager at RaceTrack Pitstop.
Pack shots of multipacks of Shreddies The Frosted One against a dark blue background.

Shreddies The Frosted One packs recalled

Breakfast cereal firm Cereal Partners UK & Ireland has issued a product recall across 14 specific batches of the Nestlé Shreddies The Frosted One packs.
Petrol Pumps

Falling fuel prices pull inflation down

Fuel costs have fallen for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Demand for RYO has been on the rise, driving up accessories sales in the process.

Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO

Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.
Angela Constance, justice secretary for the Scottish Government.

ScotGov urges extension of post office compensation law

Angela Constance MSP has once again urged a UK-wide approach to clearing the convictions of sub-postmasters in a written letter to Westminster.
Pack shots of Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry sparkling flavoured water bottles.

Sparkling Ice flavoured water variant relaunches into UK market

Sparkling flavoured water brand Sparkling Ice has expanded its range of flavours with the return of its Black Raspberry variant to store shelves.
Promotional image for the Ben & Jerry's exclusive retailer competition for summer 2026.

Ben & Jerry’s spreads community spirit with retailer giveaway

Ice cream firm Ben & Jerry's is offering independent retailers the chance to win a summer picnic event for their local community in a new exclusive competition.
A person's hand holds a can of Cherry Hooch on a wooden table.

Hooch delivers a bold new flavour with Cherry variant

RTD alcohol brand Hooch has unveiled its latest flavour development with the introduction of its new Cherry Hooch drink in time for the spring.
Fruit snacking brand BEAR has launched a new Tropical flavoured YoYos snack.

Tropical treat to BEAR in mind

Kids fruit snacks brand BEAR has brought Tropical twist in its bestselling YoYos range, while Dole has touted its fruit cup range as a healthy choice.
Paula Middleton, head of marketing at CJ Lang & Son, stands with the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit holding a cheque for £10,000.

Spar Scotland donates £13k to local causes

Local charity groups across Scotland have received grants from Spar Scotland through the symbol's Community Cashback scheme.
Variety packs of Swizzels sweets in an array of colours.

Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels

Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
Pack shots of Lipton Tropical Iced Tea bottles.

Lipton brings in the sun with Tropical Ice Tea drink

Tea brand Lipton has unveiled a new Tropical flavour across its Ice Tea range to tap into the rising popularity of the flavour variant seen across the UK.

Spar introduces own-label wine line

Spar UK is out to add some value consumers shopping in the wine section with the launch of its own-label wine selection, featuring a trio of variants.

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.

Vievé goes Wild on Cherries

Protein water brand Vievé is out to bring an extra kick to the hydration demand this summer with the launch of its new Wild Cherry flavour.
Sir Boyd Tunnock receiving his award from the Salvation Army

Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock

Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...