Talking Retail: Grocery & product news for independent retailers
Established in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors. Established in 1995, sister publication Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. All the latest news, opinion and analysis for ...
Rising profits and more retailers give Booker a boost to begin 2024
Jan 12, 2024 · Booker has reported solid increases in retail sales in its latest trading statement released this week. Sales to retailers by the Tesco-owned wholesaler were up 4.1% like-for-like in the 19 weeks to 6 January, when compared with the same period last year. A Tesco statement said these sales were boosted by its Christmas campaign of deals on key ...
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Jun 1, 2004 · Last ». Established in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors. Established in 1995, sister publication Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. News featured on Talking Retail.
East of England Co-op reinforces its commitment to sustainability …
Aug 19, 2024 · Established over 150 years ago, East of England Co-op is now the largest independent retailer operating in the East of England. In addition to the 120 food stores it operates in the region, East of England Co-op also offers customers specialist services, such as funerals, security, travel agents and petrol filling stations, to support communities across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
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Oct 8, 2024 · Swizzels launches new Squashies Squeletons. 9th September 2024 Confectionery. Swizzels has launched new multi-flavoured skeleton-shaped Squashies Squeletons ahead of Halloween to help retailers drive seasonal sales. The new Halloween Squashies will come in three skeleton shapes and three flavours: Sour Apple, Strawberry, and Orange.
Overhaul for Sainsbury’s convenience stores
3 days ago · Its aim is to allocate more space to its food-on-the-move ranges, which is the number one mission of most of its customer visits. A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We’re updating the layout and product ranges in our convenience stores, so that we offer the same quality and great value with an even better choice of products for the customers they serve.
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1st May 2004 Industry News. This month we look at the top 10 advertisers in the potato crisps and snacks market, comparing spend from March 2003 to February 2004 with the previous 12-month period.Total media spend on potato crisps and snacks fell by 3.5% in the last 12 months to £32.3m. Walkers, the market leader….
Getting our message out | Viewpoint: James Lowman
6 days ago · The change in government presents a great opportunity to get new MPs to advocate for local shops, so if you haven’t met yours yet, invite them into store for a conversation about the support you need, both locally and nationally. James Lowman is chief executive at the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Taken from the latest issue of ...
Captain Morgan partners with Pepsi Max - talkingretail.com
Sep 25, 2024 · Captain Morgan has announced a new partnership with Pepsi Max to launch Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold mixed with Pepsi Max, a new ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverage. The new Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold premix cans will have an ABV of 5%, and will be available in various formats including a 330ml can, a 250ml slimline can and ...
Employers’ NI rise could negatively impact convenience retail, …
2 days ago · At their current level, employer National Insurance Contributions will cost the convenience sector £312m in 2024 compared to around £221m last year. Retailers have to pay employer NICs for any staff in their business that are aged 21 or over and earn more than the lower threshold of £175 per week. Employer NICs are currently charged at a ...