Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year
More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Cointreau launches two RTD Margarita cans
French orange liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled two new additions to its RTD cocktails line up with an Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.
WKD gears up for massive 30th anniversary year
RTD brand WKD is entering into the new year with a massive investment from parent company SHS Drinks for its 30th anniversary year.
Premier kicks off January with new scratchcards promotion
UK symbol group Premier is set drive footfall for its retailers through a new scratchcard promotion as part of its wider 5,000 stores celebrations.
BrewDog launches retailer competition
Craft beer firm BrewDog is offering free stock to retailers through a nationwide competition, Space For Beer – and store bosses can find out the details here.
Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals
Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
Green-fingered good work takes the prize
WHEN it comes to making things better in the local community, Scotland, and in particular Ladybank in Fife, is tops.
The town’s Spar shop ran...
Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC
Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.
Did Games deliver gold?
Retailer near entrance of main venue sees traffic and crowd control slash business during sports fest.
But other businesses register benefits of good weather and...
Parcel lockers could deliver boost for c-stores
Convenience retailers could boost footfall and spend through the adoption of parcel lockers, research from InPost suggests.
Social levy back on the agenda
The Scottish Government is considering resurrecting its “social responsibility” tax on alcohol retailers, following the publication of figures showing almost three-quarters of the country’s...
YOP accelerates growth through major rebrand
Drinking yoghurt brand YOP has unveiled its complete rebrand as parent firm Yoplait looks to build the brand up with its core audience groups.
March sales fall back
Food fails to build on February promise and drops 2%
SCOTLAND’S food stores saw sales drop by 2% in March compared to the same period...
Madrí Excepcional 0.0% unveils new canned format
Premium lager brand Madrí Excepcional 0.0% has unveiled its new canned format in a bid to build up accessible, convenient options in the sector.
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban
Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
