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25/01/2024

6 O'clock’s Elderflower Gin is latest edition in Distiller’s Archive series

Continuing a tradition of innovation and craftsmanship, 6 O’clock Gin has introduced the latest addition to its Distiller’s Archive Series: Elderflower Gin. Following the success of the inaugural release, Spiced Orange and Cranberry Gin, launched in autumn last year, 6 O’clock Gin is set to ca...

25/01/2024

The Portman Group has announced the appointment of David Macdonald as the new Deputy Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel (ICP), following six years as a serving member.

The Portman Group has announced the appointment of David Macdonald as the new Deputy Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel (ICP), following six years as a serving member. David, a former senior police officer in Scotland, has vast experience working to combat alcohol harm as well as extensive kn...

25/01/2024

Research* from JTI - Japan To***co International has revealed that more than a quarter of (28 per cent) have seen a rise in customers openly asking for illicit ***co and **e products.
**eproducts

Research* from JTI (Japan To***co International) has revealed that more than a quarter of retailers (28 per cent) have seen a rise in customers openly asking for illicit to***co and v**e products. A quarter of retailers (26 per cent) state that their store has been negatively impacted due to the sal...

25/01/2024

New National Lottery operator Allwyn kicks off with sales team expansion, fresh

New National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has announced that it will be increasing the size of its retail sales team by 50 per cent in the first months of the new National Lottery licence. Signalling its commitment to the retail channel, Allwyn is recruiting 55 new sales reps over the coming months –...

25/01/2024

KP Snacks launches £30k McCoy’s Epic Eats giveaway

KP Snacks has announced the launch of a £30k McCoy’s Epic Eats giveaway, offering retailers the chance to win one of 100 £300 wholesale credit prizes. Launching from the end of January and running for eight weeks, retailers at participating wholesalers will be entered into the free prize draw wh...

25/01/2024

Batchelors promotion celebrates release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

As part of its ongoing partnership with DC and Warner Bros. Discovery and to mark the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, in cinemas now, Batchelors has launched a promotion to give independent retailers the chance to win great prizes. As part of the campaign, Batchelors has launched an exclusi...

25/01/2024

Six James Hall & Co. Ltd. forecourts in have had a new year with a switch to Shell.

Six James Hall & Co. Ltd forecourts in Northern England have had a new year makeover with a switch to Shell. The changeover has seen the Shell livery replace the Texaco brand at the six locations, and the decision to switchover is a strategic reshuffling of the company’s forecourt portfolio to max...

25/01/2024

A ban on **es, currently being considered by the , would affect one in seven young adults (aged 18-24) in , and one in 20 overall, a new study has found.
**e ******es

A ban on disposable v**es, currently being considered by the UK Government, would affect one in seven young adults (aged 18-24) in Britain, and one in 20 adults overall, a new study has found. Looking at survey responses from 69,973 adults in England, Wales and Scotland between January 2021 and Augu...

25/01/2024

Exclusive: Post Office scandal victim demands ‘full, fair and final’ closure

Echoing the desperate plea of hundreds of other victims, former sub postmistress Shazia Saddiq is demanding a “full, fair and final” closure to the greatest miscarriage of justice in Britain’s history, a curious case in which a centuries-old government corporation allegedly exploited its might...

25/01/2024

Müller UK & Ireland & has announced the launch of Cadbury in a format.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts has announced the launch of chocolate brand Cadbury in a milkshake format. With the flavoured milk category growing 4 per cent year on year, the business is targeting category growth by continuing to expand and optimise its portfolio of products. Marking the Cadbury brand.....

25/01/2024

Association of Convenience Stores ( ) has called on the to hold back the tide of rising costs for in key areas like , employment, and the cost of providing access to .

Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Chancellor to hold back the tide of rising costs for local shops in key areas like business rates, employment, and the cost of providing access to cash. In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Budget on March 6, ACS has highlighted the...

25/01/2024

AXE, known as LYNX in the , is now PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) approved, meaning its products and ingredients are not tested on anywhere in the world.

Axe, known as Lynx in the UK, is now PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) approved, meaning its products and ingredients are not tested on animals anywhere in the world. The accreditation means Axe joins more than 20 Unilever brands on the animal protection organisation’s global Beau...

25/01/2024

More than a quarter of retailers have seen a rise in customers openly asking for illicit ***co and **eproducts, states a recent survey report by JTI - Japan To***co International.
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More than a quarter of retailers have seen a rise in customers openly asking for illicit to***co and v**e products, states a recent survey report by JTI, adding that most retailers welcome more regulation around the selling of to***co and va**ng products. A quarter of retailers (26 per cent) state t...

25/01/2024

The has on Wednesday announced its growth plans, with its targeting an even greater share of the UK convenience market through growth.

The Co-op has on Wednesday announced its growth plans, with its Food business targeting an even greater share of the UK convenience market through omni channel growth. Ambitions for 2024 include: acquiring new Co-op stores, opening 400 new Nisa stores, more than doubling the number of new franchise....

25/01/2024

A store, located next to the Excel Arena in London, has undertaken a successful refit, revamping the store’s and product offering.

A Nisa store, located next to the ExCel Arena in London, has undertaken a successful refit, revamping the store’s own brand and product offering. The store, which has been a customer with Nisa for over 30 years, was passed onto retailer Harsh Amipara in 2019 by his uncle. The newly refurbished sto...

25/01/2024

The universal postal service risks becoming unsustainable as people send fewer letters and receive more parcels, meaning reform is necessary to secure its long-term future, according to evidence set out by on Wednesday.
Ofcom

The universal postal service risks becoming unsustainable as people send fewer letters and receive more parcels, meaning reform is necessary to secure its long-term future, according to evidence set out by Ofcom on Wednesday. While Royal Mail’s obligations have not changed since 2011, letter volum...

25/01/2024

Post Office was prioritising recovering money from branch operators accused of financial irregularities by setting up targets for cash recovery, latest Post Office Horizon enquiry heard.

Post Office was prioritising recovering money from branch operators accused of financial irregularities by setting up targets for cash recovery, latest Post Office Horizon enquiry heard. Former investigator Robert Daily told the inquiry on Tuesday (23) that recovering cash, which was among the perfo...

25/01/2024

Jason Tarry will be handing over the reins as IGD President, as he steps down from his role as & Chief Executive Officer of Tesco PLC.
Sainsbury's

Jason Tarry will be handing over the reins as IGD President, as he steps down from his role as UK & ROI Chief Executive Officer of Tesco PLC. Simon Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Sainsbury’s, has been appointed as the new President of IGD by its Board of Trustees. In his tenure at IGD, Tarry ...

25/01/2024

On Monday of last week, 14 January, we reached what was officially (although perhaps spuriously) the most depressing day of the year – Blue Monday, the middle of January, the low point of the year.

Thank goodness it’s Burns Night On Monday  of last week, 14 January, we reached what was officially (although perhaps spuriously) the most depressing day of the year – Blue Monday, the middle of January, the low point of the year. Supposedly, by this time the memories of Christmas and New Year ...

25/01/2024

The Advertising Standards Authority ( ) has upheld a complaint against HJ Heinz Foods UK, alleging that the company omitted significant conditions of a promotion.
Heinz

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against HJ Heinz Foods UK, alleging that the company omitted significant conditions of a promotion. The Free Dayz Out promotion, advertised on a number of Heinz products between 28 June 2023 and 31 October 2023, encouraged shoppers to....

25/01/2024

PayPoint Group has reported a strong results for the quarter ended on 31 December 2023, with net revenue increasing by 59.8 per cent in the quarter to £52 million.

PayPoint Group has reported a strong results for the quarter ended on 31 December 2023, with net revenue increasing by 59.8 per cent in the quarter to £52 million. Net revenue for the PayPoint segment has increased by 2.8 per cent to £33.4m. Nick Wiles, chief executive said the business is on trac...

25/01/2024

Thames Valley Police has launched a new Retail Crime Strategy, developed jointly with and .

Thames Valley Police has launched a new Retail Crime Strategy, developed jointly with retailers and businesses. The strategy was launched on Monday (22) by Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber. Developed jointly with retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police, the PCC’s Retail Cr...

25/01/2024

Two Darlington shops have been found selling illegal over-strength v**es and 74 were seized.
**es

Two Darlington shops have been found selling illegal over-strength v**es and 74 were seized. Trading standards officers, civic enforcement officers, and the police have been working together to tackle illegal selling of v**es to children. Under this operation, two shops were found to have illegal go...

25/01/2024

A business and its director have been fined almost £10,000 by Tameside magistrates for the sale and supply of illicit to***co.
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A Hyde business and its director have been fined almost £10,000 by Tameside magistrates for the sale and supply of illicit to***co. The court heard on Monday (22) that Tameside Council trading standards officers carried out two test purchases at The Super Discount Store, Clarendon Place, Hyde, in 2...

25/01/2024

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble painted a mixed picture in its earnings report Tuesday, as supported revenue growth but customers appeared to pull back in some purchases.

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble painted a mixed picture in its earnings report Tuesday, as price hikes supported revenue growth but customers appeared to pull back in some purchases. The company behind Bounty paper towels, Gillette razors and Tide detergent saw its revenue rise three percent f...

25/01/2024

Celebrate the spirit of unity and progress this Republic Day with us!
Embrace the colours of freedom and prosperity as we honour the diverse tapestry of our nation. Join us in commemorating the values that make our nation strong and resilient.
Wishing you a Happy Republic Day filled with prosperity and success!

24/01/2024

Co-op on lookout for to join for new

Co-op aims to create a ‘buzz’ amongst innovative and smaller-scale food and drink businesses as applications open to join its Apiary programme, an accelerated support scheme giving suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on the convenience retailer’s shelves. With six exciting new ...

24/01/2024

Lactalis UK & Ireland has announced the of Nicole Kurz from Head of Supply Chain Services to Group Supply Chain Director.

Lactalis UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of Nicole Kurz from Head of Supply Chain Services to Group Supply Chain Director. This promotion further enhances the company’s female leadership team to four women, holding nine of the board level Director positions. Commencing her new role on 2 J...

24/01/2024

Generous Sunderland shoppers have helped both local and national good causes, thanks to their support of a number of initiatives.

Generous Sunderland shoppers have helped both local and national good causes, thanks to their support of a number of initiatives. Throughout the festive season The Bridges shopping centre organised its own fund-raising events and also allowed charities to host activities to help boost their coffers....

24/01/2024

Jisp, which recently revealed retail sales through its Scan & Save mobile app solution were up 327 per cent (hitting the £3.5million mark for 2023).

Jisp, which recently revealed retail sales through its Scan & Save mobile app solution were up 327 per cent (hitting the £3.5million mark for 2023), has been growing its retail partnerships, investing in its retail growth team to drive recruitment and help retailers maximise the performance of Scan...