Pack shots of Hooch Peach 440ml cans.

Hooch builds range with new Peach flavour

Hooch has unveiled its new Hooch Peach variant as parent firm Global Brands looks to tap into trending flavours across the off-trade.
Derek Paton, manager at Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Crowwood, stands in the middle of the store's forecourt.

RaceTrack slams police for drive-offs reporting confusion

Retailers have slammed Police Scotland on their approach to handling drive-off reports after a recent experience from a manager at RaceTrack Pitstop.
Retailer Kaual Patel with Labour MP Sarah Edwards at the launch of the Trust and Transparency Energy Charter.

Calls to tackle energy costs

Convenience channel chiefs have voiced their concerns about the impact of rising energy costs on the sector in the wake of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Reuseable vape devices are among a pile of litter that has been left.

Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban

Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
Head shots of Gordon Balmer, executive director at the Petrol Retailers Association, and Michelle Henchoz, managing director of Forecourt Eye.

Forecourt chiefs defend retailers during fuel crisis

Bosses across the forecourts and fuel industries have called on the UK Government to support retailers as prices rose following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Pack shots of Rustlers Frozen Meal Kits including the Chilli & Garlic Chicken Gyros, Irish Style Chicken Spice Box and Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Feast Box.

Rustlers breaks new ground with new frozen range

Ready meals brand Rustlers has expanded into the freezer aisles with the launch of its five new Frozen Meal Kits to offer shoppers more versatility from the brand.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru Energy and Irn-Bru Energy Zero Sugar.

Irn-Bru Energy returns to store shelves

Irn-Bru Energy has made its return to store shelves across the country as AG Barr looks to drive energy sales through its loyal consumer base.
Image of the Union Street fire in Glasgow city centre.

Industry seeks support for Trading Standards after Glasgow fire

Industry bosses have called for more support for Trading Standards Scotland teams following on from the Glasgow city centre fire that started inside an unregistered vape shop.
A can of Celsius Energy Sparkling Guava sits on a table with the motto 'Live.Fit.Go' in the top left hand corner.

Celsius unveils new health-focused campaign

Functional energy drink Celsius Energy has unveiled its new 'Live.Fit.Go' brand platform as the energy drinks brand emphasises its health benefits.
Pack shots of Kettle Tortillas Mature Cheddar & Red Onion, Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Sea Salt & Black Pepper variants.

Kettle Chips launches Tortilla range

Premium snacks brand Kettle Chips has expanded on its range with the addition of its new Kettle Tortillas trio, offering a bolder texture from the brand.
Pack shots of Pringles Burger King Bacon Double Cheese XL Flavour and Burger King Chicken Royale Flavour.

Pringles partners up with Burger King on new flavours

Snacks brand Pringles has teamed up with fast food chain Burger King to launch two new limited edition flavours inspired by the Home of the Whopper.
Cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free with on-pack promotion for 007 First Light.

Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Free hits UK with 007 First Light promo

A global redesign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free has landed on shelves across the UK with a unique promotion for the upcoming 007 First Light videogame.
A packet of McGhee's Morning Rolls sit in a bread basket with a tea towel with individual rolls around the basket.

McGhee’s Morning Rolls hit Morrisons stores

Glaswegian family bakery brand McGhee's has announced an expansion for its Scottish Morning Rolls packs as they spread out across Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.

Fuel prices were ticking down before war in Iran

Fuel and food & drink costs were in decline in the year to the end of February 2026, ahead of the outbreak of the war in Iran, says the ONS.
ACC Tim Mairs of Police Scotland delivers a talk at the SGF Annual Crime Conference.

Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live

Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.