A bottle of Sake ONO stands against a black and white background with a wine glass next to it containing the spirit.

DrinksOne announces new partnership with Sake ONO

Authentic and high quality sake brand Sake ONO has made its way to UK shores following a new partnership with DrinksOne Brands.
A group of IVG branded vapes.

IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices

British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
covid sign on high street

New rules for self isolation

COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January). Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...

A spotlight on off-sales

Report makes tough recommendations A Scottish Government funded charity has made noises in favour of a clamp down on licences for convenience retailers in the...
Aspall Cyder 2025 marketing campaign.

Aspall Cyder is set to elevate the cider category this summer

Premium cider brand Aspall Cyder has kicked off a new marketing campaign to help position the brand as a go-to option for consumers for "elevated social occasions".
A person places a large celebration cake on a pink plate down onto a table that already has four cupcakes sitting on it.

Finsbury launches first-to-market cake bento boxes

Speciality bakery firm Finsbury Food Group has introduced its first cake bento box brand with Little Big Cake, driving innovation in the bakery aisle.
Exterior shot of the Loch Lomond Group's Luss Distillery in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond Group opens the new Luss Distillery

The Loch Lomond Group has opened its new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience, Luss Distillery, on the banks of Loch Lomond.
Promotional image for the Smint 'Refresh and Reset' 2026 campaign.

Smint offers a Refresh and Reset in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled a new campaign for the Smint brand in an effort to cement its leading position in the category.

Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories

Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.

Hancocks hosts second Sweetest Day

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is opening up its doors again for its second Sweetest Day event of the year, promising plenty of sweet deals.
Billy Monger, former F1 driver, sits in front of a life-sized chocolate F1 car with the KitKat logo on it and the starting line of Silverstone Circuit.

KitKat revs up for F1 season with life-sized chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has kicked off its partnership with motorsport tournament Formula 1 by unveiling its own life-size chocolate F1 car.
Pack shots of different format sizes of Takis Blue Heat including 120g, 100g and 55g PMP packs.

Takis rolls out Blue Heat flavour across the UK

Massively popular snacks brand Takis is set to spice up the snacks category even further with the launch of its new Blue Heat variant in the UK.
Promotional image of Mily Way Milk Drinks cans with three of the cans against a starry background.

Milky Way expands in milk drinks

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has expanded further on its range of canned flavoured milk drinks with the launch of its new Milky Way flavoured variant.
Nisa, c-store

Looking to the future… part 2

NISA has converted 50 of its stores to a new format with another 50 going through the conversion. And it has reported that converted stores...

Vacancies soar on the high street

Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.