Social media influencer Poppy O'Toole stands wearing a crown made of chips in front of food dishes containing McCain's Air Fryer range.

McCain boosts air fryer range with foodie influencer

Social media influencer and Michelin star chef Poppy O'Toole has helped launch the new McCain Air Fryer range with new Air Fryer recipes for consumers.
JTI campaign

Campaign to clampdown on fake cigs

Retailers have been urged to join the fight against illegal tobacco by JTI

Shopping like your granny?

Co-op analysis tracks 50 years of c-store Britain Half a century after self-service shops gained a dominant position in food and drink retailing in Britain a...
Hamlyns' paper bags roll out at the end of this month thanks to its new packaging line.

Hamlyns does the eco-friendly paperwork

Oats brand Hamlyns of Scotland is switching to environmentally friendly paper packaging, while butchery business We hae meat has struck a deal with Iceland.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban

Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.

Wind still in energy sales

Plenty room for growth, firms say ENERGY has been a stand out soft drink success in recent years and summer provides retailers with an opportunity...

Optimism on the up

LOCAL retailers in Britain are increasingly optimistic, despite many experiencing a tough sales environment and new costs. The most recent Association of Convenience Stores’ Voice...
Mars’ Merryteaser, a Malteser-filled chocolate reindeer designed as a festive treat. Cadbury’s Freddo has Christmassy knitted packaging and added popping candy.

Sweets giants set festive tastes

Christmas self-eat treats, worth £3m last year, are tipped to be growth area for seasonal confectionery WHILE the rest of the world is still wearing...

Jail fraudsters says report

Horsemeat scandal study calls for much tougher penalties for firms caught contaminating the food chain • Scottish response to scandal good • Horizon scanning...

Sainsbury’s eyes takeover of Nisa

Rumours of £130m deal leave members anxious SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s is reported to have entered into exclusive talks with Nisa about a potential takeover. According to...
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.

Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’

Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging. The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...
The Kellanova team with the Kellogg's-branded "changing room" van during their visit to Scotland.

Kellanova kicks off football camps campaign

The Kellanova team has been on a visit to Scottish wholesalers and retailers to celebrate the launch of its Kellogg’s Football Camps that will be running during the school summer holidays.
The winners having a ball at the 2022 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

Awards are an achievement

The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.

Excelling in rural retail

Running a store in a small village isn’t easy, but Spar Tarves shines

Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
Scotmid Social Bite

Social stars for Scotmid

Social Bite, the enterprising business set up to tackle homelessness, is set to have its products stocked in retail outlets for the first time.