A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

New operator announced for UK DRS

The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
The Dessert Bar range from Divine.

Market News | Weetabix, Divine, Twix, Nocco

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Desi Daru founders Mohit Singh and Aneet Kaur stand outside a Waitrose store holding bottles of Desi Daru Mango Vodka.

Desi Daru vodka makes its Waitrose debut with Mango Vodka variant

British-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru has made its grocery debut as the brand's Alphonso Mango variant has made its way to Waitrose stores.
Heineken UK 'Meet the Chillers' promotion featuring people in Halloween fancy dress holding drinks from the Heineken UK portfolio.

Heineken unveils chilling Halloween campaign

Heineken UK has kicked off its new promotion for the Halloween season 'Meet the Chillers' offering retailers POS materials and a chance to win branded outfits.

Asda begins forecourt rollout

Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.

The Co-op swoops in on Nisa

Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
Pack shots of Happi Easter Eggs with Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.

Get Happi over new plant-based Easter eggs

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has expanded its Easter Egg range for this year with new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.

Five year licence bans scrapped

THE five-year bans on holding a personal licence for alcohol retailing imposed on people who failed to undertake refresher training or lodge their refresher...
The new Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin.

Market News | Altos, Brothers, Ukiyo, Fosters

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The new Bebeto Forest Fruits from confectioner Kervan Gida.

Market news | Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders, Fairfields Farm

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Bebeto, Robinsons, Florette, Fridge Raiders and Fairfields Farm.
Promotional image for Robinsons Ready To Drink range partnership with The Hundred to advertise hundreds of tickets to be won.

Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred

Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Bottles of Rubicon Spring Vits stand against a blue background with illustrations of fruit around the bottles.

Rubicon Spring unveils new Vits soft drinks range

Flavoured spring water brand Rubicon has unveiled its latest addition of Rubicon Spring Vits, aiming to drive up sales in the functional water market.

Starbucks extends no added sugar fraps

Arla is out to grow the demand for balanced Frappuccino variants with the launch of its Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar drink.
Total food sales rose by just 0.7% compared with February last year, according to the SRC.

SRC and the Fed warn of tough times

Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.

MSPs agree to MUP rise

The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.