Messi launches Más+ by Messi drinks exclusively in Spar
Football superstar Lional Messi has rolled out his sports drink Más+ by Messi to the UK for the first time, kicking off with an exclusive stint in Spar stores.
Glasgow illegal tobacco gang leader jailed for seven years
A Glasgow-based ringleader of an illegal tobacco smuggling gang has been jailed for more than seven years for distributing nearly 16 tonnes of illegal tobacco.
Store’s gift of life at schools
Some 31 primary schools in the Cumbernauld area are set to receive new life-saving equipment thanks to local community store Spar Clyne Condorrat.
Score sales with new Lucozade Sport collaboration
Sports drink brand Lucozade Sport has teamed up with football star Jude Bellingham on the launch of its new Ice Kick citrus drink flavour.
VK gets summer ready with new Lemon & Lime flavour
Ready-to-drink brand VK is set to bring a fresh and zesty flavour to the category for the spring and summer months with its new Lemon & Lime variant.
Peroni shakes up segment with new can format
Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
Win free theme park tickets with PepsiCo
Snacks giant PepsiCo has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments to offer consumers the chance to win a family day out at one of the firm's many UK attractions.
Madrà Excepcional launches Zero alcohol beer
Spanish-style lager brand Madrà Excepcional has entered the low- and no-alcohol market with the launch of its new Madrà Excepcional Zero 0.0% beer.
Co-op launches £1million Peckish delivery service
The Co-op has launched a rapid delivery grocery app, called Peckish, that’s available to any independent retailers. It will enable more consumers to shop locally online, says the society.
Mackie’s reports profits boost after wider UK distribution
Scottish ice cream producers Mackie's of Scotland has reported a boost in its annual turnover following wider distribution south of the border.
Emmi coffee rolls out new Latte Zero variant
Chilled RTD coffee brand Emmi Caffé Latte has embraced the demand for healthier drinks with the launch of the new Caffé Latte Zero variant.
Shreddies The Frosted One packs recalled
Breakfast cereal firm Cereal Partners UK & Ireland has issued a product recall across 14 specific batches of the Nestlé Shreddies The Frosted One packs.
Part-time retail jobs under threat
New UK taxes and regulations will put 13,000 part-time shopworker jobs in Scotland at risk over the next three years, the Scottish Retail Consortium is warning.
PayPoint improves accessibility with new translated guides
Payment services firm PayPoint has introduced new translated guides in three different languages to help improve accessibility of its technology.
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.