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WEBNationwide crackdown on illegal goods continues to bite. Cost-cutting habits remain despite easing economy, says KPMG survey. Costcutter re-opens to queues around the block after £1m development. Retailers urged to prepare for disposable vape ban in Wales and Scotland. ONS figures show drop in smoking rates among young adults.
Lucozade’s major new masterbrand platform unveiled - Talking …
WEBApr 12, 2024 — New adverts for Lucozade unites all three sub-brands in one campaign. Marking the biggest relaunch in Lucozade’s history, the brand has unveiled a new masterbrand platform set to supercharge sales of its drinks across the UK market. Encompassing TV advertising, social, in-store activation, consumer sampling and more, “Bring the Energy” is ...
Advisory firm shares retail sector wishlist for the Autumn Budget
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Menzies LLP, one of the UK’s leading accountancy and strategic advisory firms, has shared its wishlist items for the retail sector, sharing insights on what would benefit the sector if announced next month. This wishlist touches on VAT, business rates, national living wage and employer national insurance allowance, with …
PG Tips gets a completely new look and blend - Talking Retail
WEBSep 19, 2023 — PG Tips’ new Original, Gold and Decaf SKUs will hit shelves across all retail channels in the UK in the coming weeks. The re-launch is being supported with a planned multi-million-pound marketing campaign set to go live in the first half of 2024 – the biggest ever media spend in the tea category. The company will support its retail partners ...
Imperial Tobacco revamps Richmond range - Talking Retail
WEBSep 27, 2021 — Imperial Tobacco has unveiled a new look for its Richmond cigarette portfolio, following a recent price reduction. The new look will roll out from October and feature “prominent” outer branding across the entire portfolio. Imperial will also position the brand under a value tier to “deliver great value to hard working shoppers looking for ...
Product News - Talking Retail
WEB25th September 2024 Non-food. Mitsubishi Electric has launched the ECOV R744 Series of condensing units, offering low noise levels, a small footprint and a wide evaporating temperature range. The units utilise non-flammable CO2 refrigerant (R744) with a low GWP of 1, significantly reducing a building’s carbon emissions compared to those ...
Rubicon expands portfolio with energy drink range - Talking Retail
WEBFeb 11, 2021 — Barr Soft Drinks is expanding into the energy drink category with Rubicon Raw, in a move designed to “meet the needs of today’s developing energy consumers”. The Rubicon Raw range consists of three flavours – Raspberry & Blueberry, Orange & Mango, and Cherry & Pomegranate – and will roll-out into depots from 22 February. The 500ml ...
Consumers increasingly weighing up brand loyalty with affordability
WEBAug 1, 2024 — Lucy Whittemore, senior vice president of UK Advertising at Cardlytics said: “Whilst affordability will always be key for consumers, particularly in tough economic times for consumers and households, building brand loyalty is key. “Consumers are making savvy decisions based on what suits them – and often, which brands treats them best.
Imperial adapts ranges to cater for menthol smokers - Talking Retail
WEBMay 13, 2020 — The new range will be rolling out soon in super king size packs of 20 sticks with an RRP of £9.65. Tagged with: cigarettes. tobacco convenience stores imperial tobacco menthol ban. Imperial Tobacco has adapted products across five of its brands and launched JPS Bright to help retailers maintain menthol customers and grow sales. The.
Trebor runs campaign with top prize of £10,000 - Talking Retail
WEBMar 4, 2022 — Mint brand Trebor is running a consumer promotion with a top prize of £10,000 in cash. The “Own It” campaign will also have a range of other prizes, including giving customers the chance to use the services of a personal stylist, trainer or nutritionist. To enter, customers need to enter their contact details and the barcode of their ...