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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.
Pack shots of Cointreau Margarita cans including Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.

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.
Cans of WKD are lined up against a blue background including Cherry Ice, Iron Brew, Blue, Purple Grape and Orange & Passionfruit.

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.
Storefront of Premier Broadway Convenience Store in Oxgangs, Edinburgh.

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 is running a creative competition that offers retailers free stock in return for in-store space.

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.
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

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.
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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...
Promotional image for the partnership between Bazooka Candy and Brentford FC with the Bazooka moose mascot and players from Brentford FC sharing a pack of Bazooka sweets.

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.
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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...
Stress over unpredictable home delivery of goods is making consumers think parcel lockers are a better option, claims InPost.

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...
Pack shots of YOP Strawberry Flavour Drinking Yogurt bottles.

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...
Pack shot of Madrí Excepcional Zero 440ml can with a four pack.

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...
Reuseable vape devices are among a pile of litter that has been left.

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.