Knowing your rival
Investment, analysis and bright ideas regain sales and profit for hard-hit shop
Nisa retailer Sid Ali explains how he fought back after the Co-op opened
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Mackie’s rings the changes
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Mourinho sticks to the Topps for Euros
Topps has kicked off its UEFA Euros 2024 Germany series with a new video featuring the firm's global brand ambassador José Mourinho.
Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Stockley’s Sweets moves to new purpose-built facility
Nostalgic sweets producer Stockley's Sweets has moved to a new, purpose-built facility with them ambition to enhance its production capabilities.
Beaker’s nostalgia trip
Tracy Beaker star will feature in a series of ads for Fruit-tella.
Nutella builds up the frozen offer with new Ice Cream tubs
Ferrero UK & Ireland has expanded its presence in the frozen category as its Nutella Ice Cream Tubs make their way to the UK market for the first time.
Retailer groups slams Camelot support charges
RETAILER representative group the NFRN has criticised National Lottery organiser Camelot’s introduction of new 0844 payable telephone numbers for retailer support services.
The organisation said...
Covering the roll-your-own demands
Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.
Bestway marks 50 years with a host of celebrations and a night at the...
Bestway Wholesale is set to mark 50 years of the business this year with a raft of celebration opportunities, including a night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Chupa Chups switches on a new flavour
Perfetti Van Melle is out to offer consumers a playlist of all its hit Chupa Chups flavours with the launch of its new Flavour Playlist XXL lollipop.
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.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Landmark and Today’s merger
LANDMARK Wholesale and Today’s Group have unveiled plans to merge. Subject to member approval, the merged buying group will be known as Unitas Wholesale...
Hellmann’s double dips with two new sauces
Hellmann's is set to capture the attention of consumers who are more experimental with their food with the launch of its two new sauce options.
Hancocks rolls out new Barratt range
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has touted the new range of sweets from Barratt as key additions to retailers' confectionery stock this summer.
