Pack shots of New York Bakery Co Original Sub Rolls, Roasted Onion Sub Rolls, Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies and Salted Caramel & Pecan Soft Baked Cookies.

New York Bakery enters new categories with Sub Rolls and Cookies

New York Bakery has entered into two new categories for the first time with the launch of a new range of Sub Rolls and Soft-Baked Cookies options.

Doctors back vaping option

E-CIGARETTES could potentially save millions of lives, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians. The leading medical body says that...

Convenience channel shows resilience

Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.

Scots MPs scupper English Sunday trading changes

THE Westminster Government has postponed plans to give English and Welsh councils the power to lift the six hours Sunday trading restriction on large...
Shelves of Pie Sports' Kebab Pies inside a store.

Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs

Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.

Mixed bag budget for retailers

Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Promotional image of the new Hardys wine redesign with a bottle of the wine in the background with a glass of red wine poured in front of it. The wine inside mimics a stormy sea with a ship in the tides. The text around the two reads 'Welcome to a myth you can pour'.

Hardys wine unveils complete brand refresh

Global wine firm Vinarchy has unveiled a complete brand revamp for the Australian wine range Hardys, complete with a new look across its three core lines.
STG UK offers advice to help grow the cigar and cigarillo segments in the store.

Provide options across cigars

The cigar category offers convenience store retailers plenty of chances to bring in some extra sales, reckons Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
The bottles made using hydrogen gas as the main energy source for the glass furnace.

Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi

Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk bars with the Giveaway Give Away campaign on packs.

Cadbury offers £25k prize in Giveaway Give Away promo

Chocolate brand Cadbury has brought back its The Giveaway Give Away campaign for its second year running offering shoppers the chance to win £25k for a loved one.
The front cover of the Suntory DRS: What's In Store for the UK? report with an image of a reverse vending machine next to it.

Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers

Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.

New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Pack shots of Fairy Skip the Soak Power Spray bottles.

Fairy Skips the Soak with Power Spray launch

Household cleaning products firm Procter & Gamble aims to transform the stress of cleaning the dishes with its new Skip the Soak Power Spray.
Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves stands at a podium with the text "International Investment Summit 2024" against a red backdrop.

Chancellor confirms rise in worker wages

Workers' wages are set to increase in April next year, adding further expenses for store owners to contend with on top of rises to tax.
Leading pie maker Pukka says its brand redesign will make it easier for shoppers to pick out their favourite recipes.

Pukka unveils pie range rebrand

Leading pie maker Pukka has unveiled its biggest brand redesign ever, with a bold new visual identity across its chilled range.