According to BRC-Opinium data, consumer expectations over the next three months of the state of the economy worsened to -40 ...

Christmas confectionery and snacks are always a big deal for independent stores, as sales of both receive a seasonal boost ...

Sainsbury’s has ditched its SmartShop service from over 800 Sainsbury’s Local stores six years after roll out. The technology ...

Almost three-quarters (73%) of Brits are using snacks to add extra fruit, vegetables or dairy to their own or their family’s ...

C-Store Collective is working with former Morrisons convenience, franchise & wholesale director Paul Dobson on a focused ...

Empire Bespoke Foods has unveiled new ‘fricy’ (fruity & spicy) confectionery flavours from American confectionery company ...

Tango is bringing the world of ‘The Hunger Games’ to the soft drinks aisle, challenging shoppers to ‘Champion Your Flavour’ for the chance to win ...

Absolut Vodka and pop music star Charli xcx have joined forces for a new two-year partnership. Charli xcx commented: “When ...

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.5% in the 12 months to September 2026, up from 3.1% the previous month. On a ...

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the chancellor to act in the Budget to support the UK’s 8,300+ petrol forecourts, who have been hit hard by higher costs and extremely ...

New data has revealed that the number of retail crime cases solved has almost doubled during a new crime reporting trial ...

Co-op Wholesale has launched a new Nisa Ollerton store, which is now open to the public serving a wide selection of ...