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Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

22 January 2024
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

22 January 2024
STG UK offers advice to help grow the cigar and cigarillo segments in the store.

Provide options across cigars

19 January 2024
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

19 January 2024
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

Making the most of sugar confectionery

18 January 2024
Spar Scotland stores are witnessing an evolving programme of improvements.

Symbols work to win business

18 January 2024
Jamie Sanders, from JTI, told SGF delegates that the illegal trade harmed their businesses.

Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade

17 January 2024
Co-op operations director Kate McRae Graham.

Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers

17 January 2024
The new Nisa Local opened by Jay Javed and PGNJ Ltd in Rutherglen.

PGNJ Ltd grows its store network

16 January 2024
BAT is calling for a retail licence to sell vapes – similar to one for alcohol and tobacco.

BAT urges regulation over vapes

15 January 2024
The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

12 January 2024
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

12 January 2024
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

11 January 2024
Swizzels reported a rise in sales for its vegan Variety Range during Veganuary 2023.

Sweet treats for Veganuary and beyond

11 January 2024
Eden Mill reckons its whisky range should appeal to the broad spectrum of tastes.

Matching various Burns Night whisky tastes

10 January 2024
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

10 January 2024
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