Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Convenience retail chiefs voice employment fears

Retail industry chiefs have voiced concerns about changes that are part of the Employment Rights Act and the youth unemployment crisis.
Tesco healthier range

Health goals for Booker

Tesco has pledged to extend its commitment to healthier food to the Booker arm of its business, as well as its Central European operations.
Pack shots of Golden Wonder Southern Fried Chicken and Thai Sweet Chilli multipacks.

Golden Wonder turns up the flavour with Limited Edition Favourites

Crisps brand Golden Wonder has launched two limited edition flavours with its new Southern Fried Chicken and Thai Sweet Chilli variants.

Camelot loses lottery licence

CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024. The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
Pack shots of Haribo Goldbears Sour and Haribo Balla Bites Zing.

Haribo brings tangy tastes for new Goldbears and Balla Bites

Confectionery giant Haribo has unveiled two launches to its core range as the firm taps into the demand for more sour and zingy flavours in the market.
A selection of spirits including Baileys, Haig Club, Gordons gin and Tanquery gin

Get into the spirit for Christmas gift season

Pernod Ricard UK quoted research by Toluna, saying that 60% of shoppers will give alcohol as a gift this Christmas despite current economic pressures.
Interior image of a Bestway Wholesale depot with the summer 2026 integrated campaign promo bays.

Bestway Wholesale rolls out new summer promotion

Wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its new integrated summer campaign offering retailers promotions across a range of impulse products.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
Pack shots of New York Bakery pre-sliced bagels range including Red Onion & Chive, Cinnamon & Raisin, Original, Sesame and Wholemeal.

New York Bakery rolls out pre-sliced bagels

Baked goods brand New York Bakery has unveiled its new pre-sliced range of bagels alongside a complete packaging refresh to the range.
Scotland Food & Drink industry conference

All together for food and drink

Leading lights of the Scottish food and drink industry are set to come together in Edinburgh this month for the Scotland Food & Drink industry conference.
Bahar Demirci, senior director of smoke-free products at Philip Morris Limited, stands in front of the IQOS logo.

Philip Morris hires new director of smoke-free products

Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has appointed Bahar Demirci as its new senior director of smoke-free products in the UK and Ireland.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive, Pete Cheema, has discussed the problem of the illicit trade with the Scottish Government Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Kirsten Oswald.

SGF calls for illicit trade crackdown

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is calling for a multi-party initiative to tackle the growing problem of illicit products on the Scottish market.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in June

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Pack shots of Florette Caesar Dressing, Balsamic Dressing and Garlic & Chive Dressing.

Florette launches a new trio of Salad Dressings

Salad bag brand Florette has expanded on its range with the introduction of a new Salad Dressings trio to help spruce up consumers' mealtimes.
Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar will appeal to new customers, say Suntory.

Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales

Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.