A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

Industry experts welcome DRS grant support

DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
A door has a PayPoint open sign hanging on it.

PayPoint invites retailers to take part in annual survey

Payment services firm PayPoint is inviting its retailer customers to take part in its annual survey to gain feedback across its services.
A group of people stand outside for the opening of Co-op Cruden Bay.

New Co-op store opens in Cruden Bay

A new Co-op store has opened in Cruden Bay and brings back the local Post Office after it closed for refurbishment in September 2025.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series White Port, Amarone and Passito di Caluso.

Glasgow 1770 unveils new trio of Small Batch whisky

The Glasgow Distillery has unveiled its latest trio of whiskies in the Small Batch Series as the distiller continues to experiment with wine cask finishes.
Stockleys Heritage Jars stand in a line against a tourist-themed background.

Stockleys broadens gifting options with Heritage Jars

Traditional confectionery manufacturer Stockley's has unveiled its new Heritage Jars range in a bid to tap into the gifting opportunity.
Pack shots of -196 Peach cans.

-196 expands with new Peach flavour

SBF GB&I has launched a new Peach flavour for its alcoholic RTD brand -196 in a bid to tap into the growing demand for more peach variants in the sector.
L–R Stuart Common, MD at Mackie's, Roddy Adam, site supervisor, and Mac Mackie, chairperson, are gathered round a forklift truck that is carrying Mackie's ice cream containers.

Mackie’s acquires new facility to grow distribution capacity

Aberdeenshire dairy firm Mackie's of Scotland has acquired a new site in the Kintore area to support local distribution to Scottish customers.
Pack shots of £1.99 PMP packs of Soreen Malt Lunchbox Loaves and Banana Lunchbox Loaves packs.

Soreen launches PMP format for Lunchbox Loaves range

Healthier cakes brand Soreen has unveiled its new £1.99 PMP packs for its Lunchbox Loaves range, offering greater visible value to shoppers.
Image of a KeyStore shelf in the frozen aisle with Farmer Jack's Frozen Vegetables packs.

KeyStore introduces £5 promo with Eden Farm

Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has kicked off a new collaboration with frozen food supplier Eden Farm as part of a new £5 meal deal opportunity.
A box of Nesquik Strawberry cereal stands behind a bowl with the cereal inside and a yellow jug which pours milk into the bowl.

Nesquik introduces new Strawberry flavour

Nestlé Cereals is set to turn cereal bowls across the UK pink with the launch of its Nesquik Strawberry variant, bringing its milkshake flavour to the cereal range for the first time.
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The Traitors confectionery range unveiled

Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its new range inspired by BBC's hit TV show The Traitors, blending sweets with gameplay.
Promotional image of the UK launch for Modelo Especial with people gathered round a campfire with a bottle of the beer rising out of the flames.

Modelo Especial launches across the UK

Mexican lager brand Modelo Especial has hit shelves across the UK as Budweier Brewing Group brings the beer to the off-trade for the first time.
Bottles of Highland Spring Orange & Passionfruit and Summer Berries lie on a picnic scene with a wicker basket in the background.

Highland Spring unveils new Flavoured Water range

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has expanded on its Flavoured Still Water range with its new Orange & Passionfruit and Summer Berries variants.
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The Fed teams up with Bestway on exclusive promotion

Fed members are set to benefit from an exclusive new promotion via UK wholesaler Bestway with the new Bestway Voucher Book.
The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.

Scottish Co-op store relaunches for Easter

The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.
A woman jumps over the Coca-Cola logo.

Coca-Cola announced as Soft Drinks Partner of Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Drinks giants The Coca-Cola Company and CCEP have been named as the Official Soft Drinks Partner for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.