Headshot of Stephane Berset, UK general manager at JTI UK.

JTI appoints new general manager for the UK

Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
WKD Iron Brew 10 pack

Big box of Brew

The new WKD Iron Brew 10x275ml pack sees the RTD enclosed in a carton decked out in Iron Brew colours.
A carton of Ocean Spray Pink Cranberry sits next to a glass filled with the drink with logos for Euro Food Brands and Ocean Spray next to the image.

Ocean Spray teams up with Euro Food Brands

Leading cranberry juice brand Ocean Spray has appointed Euro Food Brands as its sales agent in the UK, to help boost up sales for the brand across stores.

Industry makes its budget case

• Greater predictability sought over the minimum wage • Calls for measures to encourage retail investment WITH the budget just around the corner industry bodies have been putting...

Petrol heads back for Yorkie promo

YORKIE’S Fuel promo is back for the third year in a row, offering consumers the chance to win a free tank of petrol or...
Wind turbines

Lidl plans to reduce emissions

DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.

“Where’s our Living Wage?”

Frustrated retailer Imran Saeed hopes he can secure some positive changes for convenience retailers as part of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood –...
Asda and Sainsbury's

Multiples make a bold merger move

New business aims to cut prices by ten percent

President Dan Brown

Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation
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Veggie food to be sold in meat aisle

As the popularity of meat-alternative products continues to grow at pace, Tesco has decided to place its meat and meat-free products side by side for the first time
Suntory logo

LRS name changed to Suntory

Lucozade Ribena Suntory has a new name which brings it in line with the firm’s global business.
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Food prices spark alarm

Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.

Election: Industry calls for “frictionless trade”

Retail associations have called on the Prime Minister to push for frictionless trade with the EU, following his election victory.
Sleeper passengers can now purchase Mackie’s chocolate bars on board.

Mackie’s and Caledonian Sleeper launch sweet competition

Mackie's of Scotland and Caledonian Sleeper have teamed up once again to bring consumers the chance to win in a massive giveaway from the firms.
The store front of Cost Cutter (on top) and Best one (on bottom)

Full access for retailers

BESTWAY is offering all Costcutter and Bestway retailers access to its full cash and carry depot network, as the UK’s retail sector continues to struggle with availability issues.
reduced stickers in supermarket

Consumers concerned

The Covid crisis may have subsided, but the impact of inflation on consumer trends may just be beginning.