Pack shots of Barrat Sweet Shop Super Mario Galaxy sweets.

Barratt unveils Super Mario Galaxy collaboration

Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled its new collaboration with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with new limited edition packs of sweets.
Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, has Rugby World Cup advice for c-store retailers.

KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion

The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.

Belhaven assures quality in beer

When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
A bottle of CRN57 12 Years Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky with two drams served in glasses next to the bottle. All of this is sitting on top of a marble tabletop.

The Cairn Distillery encourages exploration with blended malt whisky range

The Cairn Distillery is set to give avid whisky drinkers a glimpse into its future through its range of blended malt scotch whisky, CRN57°.

Darkness arrives

SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April. Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...

Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch

BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
Promotional image of KP Snacks' Heritage Campaign featuring pack shots of its brands including Wheat Crunchies, Discos, Nik Naks, Space Raiders and Royster's.

KP Snacks launches £45k retailer giveaway

Retailers have the chance to bag one of 90 £500 cash prizes in KP Snacks latest giveaway promotion with its Heritage Everyday Value crisps range.
Fitting doors to store chillers can help cut electricity costs.

DoubleCool offers energy costs solution

Chiller door fitting firm DoubleCool has been spelling out the benefits to forecourt retailers of installing doors on their open chillers as they can reduce costs and improve the shopping environment.
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PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership

Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .
A pack shot of the Wicked Celebration Cake with slices of the cake cut out on either side of the box.

Finsbury launches Wicked Celebration Cake in time for new movie

Licenced cake products firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its new dual-flavour cake inspired by the movie musical phenomenon, Wicked.

Mixed bag Budget for retailers

THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March). Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
Pack shots of £1.25 PMP packs of Chipsticks, Cheetos Twisted and Frazzles with an on-pack promotion to win tickets for Merlin Entertainment venues.

Win free theme park tickets with PepsiCo

Snacks giant PepsiCo has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments to offer consumers the chance to win a family day out at one of the firm's many UK attractions.

Smith takes top SWA job

SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive director Kate Salmon set to...

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
An advert for BrewDog's updated recipe for Punk IPA is on a billboard on a busy street.

BrewDog changes Punk IPA recipe in new campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new recipe for its classic Punk IPA beer alongside a new tongue-in-cheek ad to drive awareness of the change.

Road to ruin?

A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat. AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...