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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Eight new Pringles flavours hit shop shelves including iconic US one that everyone wants to try
Pringles also have a range of tastes inspired by various global destinations trolley dash Eight new Pringles flavours hit shop shelves including iconic US one that everyone wants to try Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINGLE fans rejoice as brand new flavours of the legendary tubed crisps are hitting shelves. Heading up the eight new editions is an American favourite and a 2025 taste trend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The range of exciting flavours is tricky to come by Credit: Food Finds UK A savvy shopper shared the discovery on Food Finds UK Official Facebook page. They revealed the exciting flavours were spotted in a Londis store in Stoke-on-Trent. The comment section quickly filled with people wanting to know exactly which store was stocking the delicious selection. Philly Cheesesteak, Everything Bagel, Loaded Potato Skins, Hot Honey, Dill Pickle, All Dressed, 7-layer Dip and Hot Ones are all up for grabs at the Oakhill store. We've done a search, and it appears the flavours are fresh from the US and can only be found in specialist online American snack stores like Candymail UK. The price of the unusual flavours aren't clear, but Pringles typically range from £1 to £1.80 in major UK supermarkets. Flavour change-up Last month two takeaway-inspired Pringles flavours joined Asda's shelves for £1.86 a tube. The new flavours are Japanese Style Stir Fry and Turkish Style Kebab. They're part of the crisp brand's limited-edition Passport range, which is inspired by flavours from around the world. Popular Instagram account John's Snack Reviews said the stir fry-inspired crisps tasted like "hot n spicy combined with spicy tomato but mild". On the Turkish Style Kebab crisps, he said: "Think doner kebab, tomato n curry spices." One commenter added: "I got the kebab ones today. I really like them. "Defo more kebab smell than taste. Taste to be is a generic meat taste but I would buy them again." More of the Pringles Passport range can be found in Iceland for £1. The other flavours include Chinese Style Sweet & Sticky Wings, French Style Steak Frites and Thai Style Green Curry. At the start of the year, Pringles brought out a new flavour inspired by the US. The Blazin' Fried Chicken Pringles hit shelves in January. They're inspired by Nashville hot chicken, which is marinated in spices, deep fried, and then coated in cayenne sauce or just cayenne spice. In June, the crisp brand brought out the Flame Grilled Steak flavour. It was previously a convenience store exclusive but has now become more widely available. Rival brand, Walkers, has also launched two new permanent crisp flavours for the first time in decades. The iconic brand rolled out new Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken flavours. The new savoury delights landed in stores on August 11, according to the Metro. Some eagle-eyed shoppers have already spotted the flavours on supermarket shelves. The new Sticky Teriyaki flavour was found in the aisle of Tesco over the weekend. The find sparked excitement amongst fans who said they "had to try them". A six-pack of both the Masala and Teriyaki flavours costs £2.15 if you shop at Tesco. The Sun has contacted Walkers for comment. It has been decades since Walkers launched new flavours to join its core range. Classic packets such as Salt and Vinegar and Cheese and Onion were launched back in the 1950s and 60s. Over the years, the beloved brand has rolled out limited edition flavours such as Worcestershire sauce. The sauce inspired crisps were brought back this March after a near two year hiatus. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. 3 The Philly Cheesesteak is a popular US flavour Credit: FOOD FINDS UK
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Eight new Pringles flavours hit shop shelves including iconic US one that everyone wants to try
PRINGLE fans rejoice as brand new flavours of the legendary tubed crisps are hitting shelves. Heading up the eight new editions is an American favourite and a 2025 taste trend. A savvy shopper shared the discovery on Food Finds UK Official Facebook page. They revealed the exciting flavours were spotted in a Londis store in Stoke-on-Trent. The comment section quickly filled with people wanting to know exactly which store was stocking the delicious selection. Philly Cheesesteak, Everything Bagel, Loaded Potato Skins, Hot Honey, Dill Pickle, All Dressed, 7-layer Dip and Hot Ones are all up for grabs at the Oakhill store. We've done a search, and it appears the flavours are fresh from the US and can only be found in specialist online American snack stores like Candymail UK. The price of the unusual flavours aren't clear, but Pringles typically range from £1 to £1.80 in major UK supermarkets. Flavour change-up Last month two takeaway-inspired Pringles flavours joined Asda's shelves for £1.86 a tube. The new flavours are Japanese Style Stir Fry and Turkish Style Kebab. They're part of the crisp brand's limited-edition Passport range, which is inspired by flavours from around the world. Popular Instagram account John's Snack Reviews said the stir fry-inspired crisps tasted like "hot n spicy combined with spicy tomato but mild". On the Turkish Style Kebab crisps, he said: "Think doner kebab, tomato n curry spices." One commenter added: "I got the kebab ones today. I really like them. "Defo more kebab smell than taste. Taste to be is a generic meat taste but I would buy them again." More of the Pringles Passport range can be found in Iceland for £1. The other flavours include Chinese Style Sweet & Sticky Wings, French Style Steak Frites and Thai Style Green Curry. At the start of the year, Pringles brought out a new flavour inspired by the US. The Blazin' Fried Chicken Pringles hit shelves in January. They're inspired by Nashville hot chicken, which is marinated in spices, deep fried, and then coated in cayenne sauce or just cayenne spice. In June, the crisp brand brought out the Flame Grilled Steak flavour. It was previously a convenience store exclusive but has now become more widely available. Rival brand, Walkers, has also launched two new permanent crisp flavours for the first time in decades. The iconic brand rolled out new Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken flavours. The new savoury delights landed in stores on August 11, according to the Metro. Some eagle-eyed shoppers have already spotted the flavours on supermarket shelves. The new Sticky Teriyaki flavour was found in the aisle of Tesco over the weekend. The find sparked excitement amongst fans who said they "had to try them". A six-pack of both the Masala and Teriyaki flavours costs £2.15 if you shop at Tesco. The Sun has contacted Walkers for comment. It has been decades since Walkers launched new flavours to join its core range. Classic packets such as Salt and Vinegar and Cheese and Onion were launched back in the 1950s and 60s. Over the years, the beloved brand has rolled out . The after a near two year hiatus. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. 3 3
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
BWG Foods' profits jump by 30% on back of ‘record-high sales'
Profits at wholesale group BWG Foods , which operates the Spar, and Londis convenience chains in Ireland, rose by more than 30 per cent last year on the back of 'record-high sales'. The latest accounts for the Irish group show it made a profit after tax of €34.7 million for the 12 months to the end of September 2024, up from €26.4 million the previous year. BWG Foods, which is wholly owned by South African-incorporated Spar Group Ltd, operates a number of retail and convenience brands in Ireland, including Mace, Spar, Eurospar, Londis and XL. The company generated a turnover of €1.7 billion in the period, up from €1.6 billion. Its operating profit came to €52 million, up from €42 million. READ MORE Sales increased by 5.6 per cent year on year, the directors said. 'This growth was driven by a combination of higher volumes, inflation and acquisitions,' they said. 'The company achieved record-high sales year-on-year. 'Gross margin as a percentage of sales increased year-on-year to 12.7 per cent, up from 12.4 per cent,' they said. The directors attributed this improvement in gross profit to changes in the category mix. Spar Group first invested in the BWG business in 2014 when it paid €55 million for an 80 per cent stake to help BWG restructure boomtime property debts. Last year BWG Foods announced a €35 million investment in its Mace retail business to support in-store improvements and marketing at the convenience franchise. 'The directors have reviewed the detailed five-year plan prepared by management. The cash flow projection underpins the going concern assessment and confirms that sufficient funding remains in place for a period of at least 12 months from the date of this report,' the latest accounts state.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tesco plans to open new shop in town - are residents happy?
Residents and readers have reacted to news Trowbridge is to welcome a new Tesco to the town. As previously reported, it has been confirmed that following a short closure the Budgens Trowbridge store, on Hackett Place, will re-open as a Tesco Express store later this year. It is understood that employees will have the choice to transfer to the new Tesco store, and there will be a consultation about what the changes mean for them in the coming weeks. Tesco bought Booker, the parent company of Budgens and Londis in 2017 for a deal reported to be around £3.7 billion, according to Guardian reports at the time. It is also understood there will be no compulsory redundancies as a result of these changes. The news has sparked reaction from Wiltshire Times readers who feel there is already a sufficient number of Tesco branches in the town centre. According to Google Maps, there are currently four Tesco branches in the town. Suggested reading: Police ramp up bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in town Tesco plans to open new shop in town Police respond to 'disturbance in toilets' of town's shopping centre Responding to the Wiltshire Times's Facebook post of the story announcing the new branch, Eve Everson wrote: 'What another one, that will be 5, why do we need 5 Tesco's? Paul Raymond commented: 'Truly disappointed. Budgens shop at Hacketts is a very special place, staffed by some amazing people. Now it's just going to be another bland Tesco shed. Gutted.' Other readers appeared to take a more light-hearted approach to the announcement, with Matt Livings posted: 'We can now rename Trowbridge as TESCOBRIDGE. it will be happening at the next town council meeting.' Some comments indicated that residents don't not mind the change provided the staff stay. Joanne Gifford said: 'I was told and am sad as love Budgens. However they are keeping the post office and staff are keeping their jobs too.' Claire Motion-Obrien seconded Ms Gifford's support for the staff: 'I don't mind the change as long as they keep the staff especially Michael.' Lizzie Lamb joined in the chorus of praise for the staff, writing: 'Oh they need to keep the staff. They are such a lovely bunch. Always so friendly and happy to help.'
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Inside the high-tech AI fight against shoplifting epidemic as corner stores set for instant alerts
Now they're looking at AI security measures too SMILE, YOU'RE ON CCTV Inside the high-tech AI fight against shoplifting epidemic as corner stores set for instant alerts A SHOP owner has called on the Scottish Government to fund security systems of the future — to ensure local stores don't become a thing of the past. Crime stats reveal shoplifting exploded in 2024/25 — with a 16 per cent year-on-year rise and a 57 per cent jump since 2015. 4 Natalie and Martin Lightfoot who own the Londis in Bailleston, Glasgow. Credit: Supplied, 4 Corner shops and convenience stores are facing a theft epidemic Credit: Getty 4 Figures show there's been a 57 per cent rise in shoplifting since 2015 Credit: Alamy Meanwhile, figures released earlier this year by the Scottish Retail Consortium show one in six Scots have witnessed verbal or physical abuse of shop staff in the last 12 months. Natalie Lightfoot, 42, has run the Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston, Glasgow, for 19 years. And she and hubby Martin have recently been forced to fork out on headsets and CCTV. Now they're looking at AI security measures too — after lobbying in the Scottish Parliament for increased protection via government grants for every independent shop. The businesswoman, who scooped £5,000 and a National Winners gong at Allwyn's first ever Local Retail Champions awards, said: 'I wanted to highlight that we can't keep going like this. It has been this way for years and we've endured a lot, but it's getting worse. 'I've been called names, people have threatened my life and I was broken into twice in 20 days when pregnant and ended up losing the baby. 'The thing is that 95 per cent of customers are wonderful. But I feel for people who don't have a bigger network of support around them. That's why I feel lucky to have got this award because otherwise I wouldn't be able to make these decisions that change our lives. 'I know people who have left the business because they can no longer keep going with the rise in crime. 'The Scottish Government has helped out with money before with grants for environmentally friendly refrigeration. 'But a contribution or percentage towards security would be key right now as it's a decision for a lot of people as to whether they want to keep running their stores.' THREE TIPS FOR CURBING LOSSES 1. MEET AND GREET Shoplifters assess how easy it is to steal from a shop by how soon after they enter they are spoken to by staff. It's 'the three-to-five second rule'. Greeting customers as they enter premises can put off shoplifters because it sends out a message you and staff are paying attention. 2. KEEP IT TIDY A clean and tidy outlet with clear visibility tells a thief that everything is shipshape – and that surveillance is also probably first class. Keep things security friendly, with uncluttered, wide aisles where possible, thereby making it extremely difficult for them to steal unnoticed. Ensure the exterior, grounds and building are also well maintained and clean. 3. DON'T BE ALONE Thieves target stores where there is only one worker. More eyes in the store means you're more likely to spot a thief. Natalie received the funding after being nominated for the award by customers for community work, such as organising fundraising events, litter-picking activities and providing home delivery for those in need. She used the money to get better CCTV and bought headsets for staff so they can communicate with each other when they spot shoplifters. AI is the next consideration. The £4,000 technology automatically warns thieves over a tannoy if it detects them stealing. As well as saving money by stopping shoplifters, Natalie thinks it's important that people realise the toll the abuse takes. 4 AI is the next step in the fightback against shoplifting Credit: Getty She said: 'As soon as a customer gets products — usually alcohol — in their hands, it's harder to get it off them. 'Technology allows us to intervene sooner. Shoplifters are ruthless and often it feeds into an addiction. But it's the abuse that comes alongside shoplifting. Recently over a weekend to Tuesday, we had shoplifting every day. 'We had somebody walk in, pick up a ten-pack of beer and try to walk out. Our staff had to physically block the door. 'I'm at the lower end of the shoplifting scale but am losing about £150 a week in retail value. We're at our wits end and money is literally walking out the door. It's about weighing up the cost of security versus what we lose. 'It's a conflict situation which makes staff anxious and they don't feel safe at work so I turnover staff more often. 'But if the security is better they feel safe and it's a better experience for our customers.' Natalie is working with community police officers, has been lobbying with the Scottish Grocers Federation and attended a cross-party group to talk about her experiences in retail crime — and urge more support. When someone steals, owners can email police the details and hope the suspect is caught. But she'd much rather the Holyrood Government stepped up to ensure local shops can afford the deterrents they need to keep staff safe and stores open. She said: 'We wish they would look at it from the perspective that everybody needs this help so they can benefit their area and be a community store in their own right.' Investment Minister Tom Arthur said: 'The Scottish Government is concerned by the significant harm and disruption caused by retail crime, which is why £3million has been made available this year for police to work with the retail sector to help tackle this issue.'
