Kingsmill reveals big NPD and rebrand plans for 2017
Kingsmill has announced its new Super Toasty loaf and a full rebrand.
View ArticleNorthern Ireland retailers capitalise on declining pound
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has urged border convenience stores to “grab it while you can” as bargain hunters from the Republic pour in to capitalise on the...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Now introduces products from London shops
Amazon Prime Now customers in selected London postcodes will now be able to get ‘ultra-fast’ deliveries on more than 7,000 additional products from local London shops.
View ArticleKnow your customer: the lesson from Trump's victory
The election of Donald Trump as US president is a powerful reminder to c-store retailers to know their shoppers, according to research analysts.
View ArticleFerrero hatches Easter NPD and marketing plans
Ferrero is giving its spring collection a jumpstart with £5m marketing spend for 2017
View ArticleSector snapshot: Schultz on Trump
Following the US presidential result last week, Starbucks’s chief executive Howard Schultz sent a message of “optimism and kindness” to all of his employees, partners, and customers
View ArticleHuge growth is just the tonic
Dominic Walsh examines the sparkling rise of mixers and tonics supplier, Fever Tree, which has seen its value rocket since it floated two years ago.
View ArticleSushi group targets convenience store concessions
A new joint venture, Maido Sushi, is targeting convenience stores and supermarkets to roll out high-quality fresh sushi concessions.
View ArticleMinimum pricing to impact over half of Scottish alcohol sales
At least 50% of alcohol sold in Scotland doesn’t meet the impending minimum price legislation, according to the latest data from Nielsen.
View ArticleNew Simply Fresh store targets modern living
Mehmet Guzel has opened his second Simply Fresh outlet in London.
View ArticleSugar reduction for Volvic Juiced water range
Volvic has reformulated its Juiced water range to reduce sugar levels.
View ArticleTV campaign for Jägermeister
Mast-Jaegermeister UK has unveiled a new prime time TV campaign its herbal liqueur.
View ArticleClegg issues warning over post-Brexit trade
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg MP has warned of the impact on the food and drink industry of striking trade deals with non-EU countries in the wake of Brexit.
View ArticleOverall winner: Tracie Horner
The Sales Assistant of the Year Awards 2016 ceremony was an emotional and proud day for five very hard-working women.
View ArticleLifestyle Extra Motherwell, Lanarkshire
Uzair Ali took over his father-in-law’s already successful store last year and made it his own with a £35,000 refit.
View ArticleMatthew Walker's Plum and Port Christmas pud
Matthew Walker is launching a new fruit pudding with a grown-up twist for the festive season.
View ArticleDuerr's launches new marmalades and conserves
Preserves and peanut butter producers Duerr’s, is launching a new range of marmalades and citrus conserves
View ArticleQuoats porridge mixes quinoa, oats and flax
A new range of porridge pots called Quoats offer a mix of quinoa, oats and flax.
View ArticleThorntons ‘Pass the love on’ TV campaign
Thorntons is returning to TV screens for the first time in six years.
View ArticleHancock brothers launch new confectionery wholesaler
The next generation in the Hancock family have launched a new UK wholesale confectionery business four years after selling the Hancocks Holdings empire to its current owners.
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