Nestlé brings back KitKat White 4 Finger
Chocolate bar brand KitKat has brought back its White chocolate variant to its popular four-finger format bar range to drive up category sales.
‘None the wiser’ on ScotGov food price cap proposal
The Scottish Retail Consortium has slammed the Scottish Government's proposals on a food price cap as little information has been forthcoming on the matter.
Swizzels rolls out Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies for Halloween
British confectionery firm Swizzels has introduced a new seasonal variant for Halloween with its new Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies packs.
KP Snacks unveils ’25 to Thrive’ category guide
Snacks manufacturer KP Snacks has unveiled its newly updated retailer guide '25 to Thrive' to support store owners' category sales.
Mars Wrigley unveils 2027 Easter line-up
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched a tranche of NPD for the Easter season next year, including new additions to its Easter Egg line-up.
Scotmid partnership with Air Ambulance takes off
Scotmid Co-op has partnered with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance as it becomes the retail society's new charity partner for 2026/27.
Sneak Energy partners with Dungeons & Dragons on new Beholder variant
Energy drinks brand Sneak Energy has partnered up with the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with a new limited edition flavour for Halloween.
National Lottery retailers raise over £10billion for Good Causes
Independent retailers across the UK have managed to raise more than £10billion in fundraising through The National Lottery's Good Causes initiative.
Warninks launches Pistachio White Chocolate Advocaat
Dutch liqueur brand Warninks Advocaat has unveiled its first new flavour in 12 years with the new Pistachio White Chocolate variant.
Parfetts changes name to Go Local Wholesale
UK wholesaler Parfetts has announced it will change its name to Go Local Wholesale come the new year to better align the firm with its retail customers.
Snappy Group receives seven figure investment from Virgin Money
Scottish tech firm Snappy Group has secured a seven-figure investment from Virgin Money as the firm eyes up further expansion across the UK retail sector.
Malibu doubles down on RTDs with new Malibu Punch range
Rum liqueur brand Malibu has doubled down on the RTD category with the introduction of its new range of Malibu Punch canned cocktails.
Red Bull launches new Glacier Edition
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has introduced the new The Glacier Edition to tap into the demand for flavoured energy with a Frosty Raspberry flavour.
Four Loko Black is back on shelves
RTD brand Four Loko has announced the return of its kiwi-flavoured Black variant for a limited time following its successful run in Scotland in 2024.
Cù Bòcan rolls out new whisky inspired by popcorn
Experimental single malt whisky brand Cù Bòcan has rolled out its new Creation #9 with flavours inspired by classic sweet and salty cinema popcorn.
Industry voices concerns over vaping display consultation
Convenience channel leaders have called on the UK Government to take "measured action" following the submission of the vaping display consultation.

























