Pack shots of Maryland S'wich cookies.

Maryland cookies unveils new chocolate-chip cookie sandwich packs

Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies has announced the roll out of the new Maryland S'wich cookies, bringing a sandwich cookie to the brand in the UK.
Railway worker

Co-op launches City & Guilds apprenticeship scheme for ex-prisoners

THE Co-op is to support the first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending, in a partnership with the City & Guilds.
Crosta Mollica Collezione Romana pack shots including Portofino, Bosco Di Alba and Bolzano variants. Crosta Mollica Pizzelle Dough Bites including Tomato & Olive Pizzelle, Garlic & Chive Pizzelle and Speck & Ricotta Pizzelle packshots.

Crosta Mollica builds Italian pizza experience at-home with new Collezione Romana range

Italian foods brand Crosta Mollica is set to expand Italian dining at home for shoppers with six new products including the Collezione Romana pizza range.
A bottle of Edinburgh Gin Black Forest Gateau Liqueur stands against a lit up background.

Edinburgh Gin unveils new Black Forest Gateau liqueur

Edinburgh Gin has introduced a new addition to its festive line-up with the new Black Forest Gateau Liqueur along with a revamp for its Christmas Gin.

Green Giant marks 100 years of Jolly mascot with on-pack promo

Tinned sweetcorn brand Green Giant has marked 100 years of its iconic mascot Jolly the Green Giant with a new on-pack promotion.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.

Alcohol remains a driver for sales

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands in Scotland for 2025.
Pack shots of the new look Irn-Bru range from 2025 including Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Zero and Diet Irn-Bru.

Irn-Bru unveils new design in major revamp

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has unveiled a major new brand refresh, inclusive of new pack designs and changed names in the core range.
Bars of Divine Chocolate with the 2026 redesign are stacked against boxes to showcase the new looks. There are pieces of chocolate next to the bars and the background is an orange colour with a blue foreground.

Divine Chocolate unveils refreshed new look

Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine Chocolate has unveiled a brand new design for the range, with a focus on the people and locations that go into making the bars.
Pack shots of Dove Refillable Anti-Perspirant range including Original, Violet & Tonka Bean and Peony & Pineapple.

Dove unveils first refillable deodorant

Skincare brand Dove has unveiled its first range of refillable anti-perspirant deodorants in a bid to encourage shoppers to use the format more.
Jay Javid, owner of Costcutter Paisley: “We’re not losing the core values. Being independent is still at the heart of Costcutter.”

Costcutter and P&H form £5bn Buyco

Symbol group to take on Mace stores and wholesaler to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience...
Steve Rodell, managing director – retail & leisue at Christie & Co, sits at a desk.

Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co

Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Pack shots of Nik Naks Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery.

Nik Naks turns up the heat with Xtra Hot ‘n’ Fiery launch

Crisps brand Nik Naks has unveiled its hottest flavour yet with the launch of the new Xtra Hot 'n' Fiery variant to the snacks category.

Barr scraps money back

As Scottish Government considers deposit and returns system Irn-Bru giant brings returns to an end as it invests £5m at Cumbernauld SCOTTISH soft drinks giant...
Asiyah and Jawad Javed, store owners of Spar Alloa Road, stand outside their store with the Snappy Shopper logo in the bottom right corner.

Retail Game Changers: Snappy Shopper

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Baketime Ltd

Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’

BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...