Helen Dickinson, chief executive at the British Retail Consortium.

UK faces ‘jobless generation’ as retail employment hits new low

New data from the ONS have revealed a startling drop in employment numbers across the retail sector as the BRC warns of a 'jobless generation' for the UK.
Pack shot of Madrí Excepcional Zero 440ml can with a four pack.

Madrí Zero unveils new canned format

Premium lager brand Madrí Excepcional 0.0% has unveiled its new canned format in a bid to build up accessible, convenient options in the sector.
Pack shots of Echo Falls Blue Raspberry wine.

Echo Falls pours out new Blue Raspberry wine

Vinarchy wine brand Echo Falls Fruit Fusion has unveiled its new Blue Raspberry flavour as an exclusive to the wholesale sector for three months.
A bottle and outer box of Smokehead whisky stand on a table.

Smokehead capitalises on barbecue season with new campaign

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has announced its plans for a new campaign that will sit the whisky alongside barbecues in time for the summer season.
Campaign image for the Association of Convenience Store's Decline'09 campaign.

ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Pack shots of two litre Diet Coke bottle, Diet Coke 500ml bottle and 330ml Diet Coke cans with the Devil Wears Prada 2 on-pack promotion.

Diet Coke debuts new Devil Wears Prada 2 design

Drinks giant CCEP has taken the Diet Coke brand to the runway with its new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Pack shots of Jacob's Cheeselets and Jacob's Crinklys Big consisting of Cheeselets Intensely Cheesy, Intensely Cheese & Onion, Crinklys Big Salt & Vinegar, Crinklys Big Prawn Cocktail and Crinklys Big Cheese & Onion.

Jacob’s grows snacking with Cheeselets and Crinklys Big

Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a tranche of NPD for the Jacob's snacks brand including the new Cheeselets sub-brand and Crinklys Big.
Bottles of Nescafé Espresso Concentrated Mocha and Decaf variants are stacked up on pastel coloured boxes with an iced coffee serve next to them.

Nescafé expands Espresso Concentrated range with Mocha and Decaf

Nescafé has expanded further on its Espresso Concentrated range with the addition of two new variants in the range with Decaf and Mocha flavours.
Pots of Graham's The Family Dairy's Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers have been stacked up in a pyramid formation against a grey background.

Graham’s introduces new Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers

Graham's The Family Dairy has strengthened its popular cottage cheese range with the new Cottage Cheese with Fruit Layers offer.
Pack shots of Lucozade Energy Grafruitti.

Lucozade brings back Grafruitti flavour to the shelves

Suntory Beverage & Food has announced the return of the popular Lucozade Energy Grafruitti flavour as a permanent addition to the brand's line-up.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse

The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.
Pack shots of Cadbury &More 2026 rebrand including Cadbury &More Biscoff, &More Caramel Nut Crunch and &More Nutty Praline Crisp.

Cadbury &More debuts new Biscoff flavour and rebrand

Mondelēz International has unveiled a complete rebrand for its Cadbury &More range alongside the introduction of the new &More Biscoff bar.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Ice Cream 330ml cans and 500ml bottles.

Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns to store shelves

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its limited edition Ice Cream flavour as a permanent new addition to its core Zero range.
A group of people stand in front of a billboard featuring the 2026 Pepsi Max campaign whilst holding cans of Pepsi Max.

Pepsi Max launches multi-channel campaign

Pepsi Max has unveiled a new campaign focussed around mealtime opportunities and invites consumers to make the drink a staple part of dinner options.
A group of people are partying at Wembley Stadium in London holding cans of Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola.

CCEP rolls out first on-pack promo for Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola

CCEP has announced its first ever on-pack promotion for the Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD range, offering shoppers the chance to win Wembley Stadium tickets.
Bottles of Tomatin featuring the 2026 redesign with whisky casks behind the bottles.

Tomatin showcases striking new packaging

Highland distillery Tomatin has unveiled a complete brand redesign across its core range of expressions in a bid to strengthen its place on a global stage.