Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
Barr Britvic merger bites the dust, revised offer rejected
THE proposed merger of soft drinks firms AG Barr and Britvic was finally called off last month shortly after competition authorities gave a green...
Canadian brand ready to expand
Freshii teams up with franchise whizz Anil Patil
ONE of the men credited with bringing Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks to the UK market looks set...
Plain packs for sweets?
England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies has welcomed a think tank’s proposal to introduce plain packs for sweets and fizzy drinks .
Scotland’s Top Brands: 1. Irn-Bru
Spotlight on No.1 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Irn-Bru
Promotion of support
Swizzels is giving retailers a chance to win £1,000 as part of its latest big night in promotion.
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
One drink to win millions
CCE research finds a single extra drink per household per week would see values jump by almost £800m
RECENT years have been good for soft...
Tesco says things are looking up
CONSUMERS are feeling more confident, according to supermarket giant Tesco’s quarterly survey of customer attitudes. But concerns about personal finances and job security remain...
Margins slashed on local papers
NEWSAGENT representative group the NFRN has reacted with dismay to the announcement from regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press that was slashing the retail margin...
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie packaging
HAGGIS producer Macsween has unveiled a new look across its range in an effort to win over a new generation.
The Edinburgh-based butcher made...
Independents – home of Boost
BOOST is a star brand in independents according to its brand owner, quoting a market research company that specialises in c-stores.
Recent numbers from SalesOut...
Tayto Group appoints new CEO
Mike Hancox is set to become the new chief executive officer at Tayto Group in January as its current CEO is set to retire come 2026.
Giants still in the squeeze
Symbols and independents beat Morrisons for growth but lag behind market
DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl are continuing to thump the mainstream supermarkets, according to the...
Ready for a big change
JW Filshill has appointed a senior operations manager ahead of its relocation to new headquarters.
Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience
The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
