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Top 25 Soft Drinks: Top of the pops - Talking Retail
Oct 5, 2021 · The mega-brands that have made it into the latest Top 25 Soft Drinks table, which has been compiled by NielsenIQ exclusively for Independent Retail News, are the big players in a highly competitive category.
Latest News - Talking Retail
4 days ago · The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has asked the public to stand together against violence and abuse towards shopworkers this Christmas. Its plea comes as incidents of violence and abuse become particularly acute, with the most recent crime survey from the BRC showing incidents have soared to 1,300 a day.
75 new Sainsbury’s Local stores to be opened over the next three …
Feb 7, 2024 · Speaking about the supermarket’s broader plans, Simon Roberts, chief executive of J Sainsbury plc, said: “Our Food First strategy has delivered on its promise over the last three years, making Sainsbury’s a stronger business with a much sharper position on value and a major refocus on our innovation.
Heron Foods continues to grow - Talking Retail
Jun 3, 2021 · However, its pre-tax earnings fell 3.5% to £24.6m in the 12-month period. Heron Foods opened a total of 17 gross new stores in the period and closed 4 underperforming stores during the year, bringing its total number of stores to 306.
Philip Morris updates Marlboro Touch - Talking Retail
Jul 2, 2015 · As part of the ongoing evolution of Marlboro, Philip Morris has unveiled a full upgrade for Marlboro Touch, previously known as Marlboro Gold Touch. The
In focus | Top 25 soft drinks - Talking Retail
Oct 3, 2023 · Pop masters When it comes to this year’s rankings from NIQ (formerly NielsenIQ), Coca-Cola remains the number one soft drink in the total UK grocery market. Its sales rose by 7.2% to hit almost £780m in the year to the end of June 2023, up from £727m last time around.
PG Tips gets a completely new look and blend - Talking Retail
Sep 19, 2023 · Lipton Teas and Infusions is giving PG Tips a completely new look and blend. The move comes as Lipton Teas and Infusions aims to put value back into the tea category through premiumising one of the leading brands.
Pepsi goes Electric blue - Talking Retail
May 9, 2024 · “Convenience retail will be a key channel for bringing this bold new flavour to shoppers – we’ve launched exclusively as an on-the-go 500ml bottle to help stores increase impulse purchases and ensure front of store chillers have something different to …
Fascia Guide: Booker - Talking Retail
Jun 4, 2021 · Criteria for becoming a member: Stores need to be a minimum of 600sq ft and retailers must spend a minimum £4,000 a week , support the Premier promotional programme and operate EPoS, which is free to stores joining the group. Costs of becoming a member: Free to join, but stores would need to meet the Premier criteria. …