Promotional image for Lipton Iced Tea 2026 competition.

Lipton kicks off new summer campaign

Iced tea brand Lipton has kicked off its first ever on-pack promotion for the summer months offering the chance to bag hundreds of music themed prizes.
MSPs have signed off on deposit return scheme regulations for Scotland.

DRS administrator gets ScotGov approval

CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator for Scotland's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Given the green light today (24 March) by...
Promotional image for the new campaign around the *shopt app update for summer 2026.

*shopt kicks off new retailer giveaway campaign

Cash rewards app *shopt has unveiled a new update across its app along with a new prize giveaway to celebrate its 8th anniversary.

Glengoyne sounds climate alarm

TACKLING climate change is key to the future of Scotch whisky, according to a new report from Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky. The distillery commissioned...
Popcorn Kitchen's new Munch Mix is offered in two variants – Popcorn & Chocolatey Snowies and Popcorn & Chocolatey Orange Segments.

Popcorn Kitchen launches Munch Mix

Gourmet snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen is launching a duo of treats called Munch Mix that it believes will put a smile on the face of snacking aficionados.
a man and woman put a plastic bottle into a DRS machine

The time to prepare for DRS has arrived

With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Pack shots of Oreo Crunchy Bites, Oreo Sharing Tray and Oreo Cookie Dough.

Oreo rolls out new Cookie Dough flavour and sharing packs

Biscuit brand Oreo has unveiled a tranche of new packs including the launch of its new Oreo Double Creme Cookie Dough flavour.
a can of tennent's lager of a yellow background

Scotland’s No.1 Alcohol Brand: Tennent’s

Spotlight on Scotland's No. 1 alcohol brand of 2022 and the nations favourite lager, Tennent's.
Pack shots of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino 250ml bottles.

Spar secures listing for Starbucks Pumpkin Spice coffee

Spar UK has secured an exclusive listing for the new Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino RTD, helping retailers tap into the popular autumn variant.
Hamlyns of Scotland products

Oat-cuisine is a growing trend

Healthy options and value for money are two key drivers for shoppers when it comes to breakfast choices, according to Hamlyns of Scotland.
Pack shots of Boost Sport Orange, Boost Water+, Irn-Bru, Boost Energy Original, Irn-Bru Zero, Rubicon Sparkling Mango and Rubicon Spring Black Cherry Raspberry.

AG Barr offers retailers the chance to win £20k refit

Soft drinks firm AG Barr has launched a new £20,000 incentive exclusive offering store owners the chance to transform their stores.
Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat taking the starring role.

Nestlé Confectionery unwraps Christmas range

Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat leading the company's bid to help retailers boost their sales.

Two cider brands say cheers to summer

Cider brands Brothers and Westons have each come up with different ways to get consumers in the mood for the summer months ahead.
Grocery sales have grown by just 0.4% on average during each of the past 12 months, according to SRC data.

UK and Scottish budgets ‘must help shoppers’

The Scottish Retail Consortium is calling for UK and Scottish budgets that help shoppers amid the economic challenges facing consumers and retailers after disappointing footfall and sales figures for August.
Summertime exercise routines can drive up sales of sports drinks, reckons Boost.

Boost sales with sports drinks

As people take to exercising in the sunshine, sports drinks can do well for c-store retailers – as long as they take into account the desire for value and taste, says Boost Drinks.
Bottles of Lamb's Rum variants sit against a white background with palm leaf shadows over them.

LMB UK secures Lamb’s Rum range

French spirits firm LMB UK has outlined its plans for the Lamb's Rum brand in the UK market following its successful acquisition.