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Big story | The fall of McColl’s - Talking Retail
WEBJun 13, 2022 · By David Harris in Special Reports 13th June 2022. McColl’s collapse in May was the culmination of an agonising process. Not only had the convenience store group’s share price been falling since 2017, a few minor rallies excepted, but in the last six months it had become clear that there were serious commercial problems.
Bestway expands retail range across depot network - Talking Retail
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · Bestway Wholesale has announced the expansion of its retail range across its depot network, adding hundreds of new and best-selling products to meet retailer customers’ needs. Dawood Pervez, managing director, Bestway Wholesale. Bestway has launched its new convenience range across all its delivered network and continues to …
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 ...
Tobacco firm launches budget smokes to satisfy demand for more …
WEBMay 16, 2022 · Tobacco giant JTI is launching budget versions of two of its leading brands. Benson & Hedges Blue is to sell a new rolling tobacco, while Mayfair will introduce a new ready-made cigarette, Mayfair Silver. The move to what the industry describes as “ultra-value” products is designed to cater for smokers who want to save money.
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.
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 ...
Pepsi goes Electric blue - Talking Retail
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Pepsi has launched limited-edition blue cola, Pepsi Electric. The new launch has a zesty, citrus taste with a striking blue liquid, available for 12 months across the convenience, wholesale and grocery channels. Pepsi Electric is launching exclusively as a 500ml bottle format, offering shoppers more choice when they’re on-the-go.
Top 25 Soft Drinks: Top of the pops - Talking Retail
WEBOct 5, 2021 · Despite all the category changes and the evolving tastes of shoppers, the big two cola brands remain the mainstay of soft drinks business for most retailers. Coca-Cola and Pepsi have spearheaded category development for decades and continued to generate category momentum this time around. Coca-Cola remains very much top of …
Philip Morris updates Marlboro Touch - Talking Retail
WEBJul 2, 2015 · Listening to adult smoker needs, Marlboro has fully upgraded the Touch proposition, whilst retaining the 20 stick count, and offering an exceptional ‘affordable luxury’ price positioning of £6.99. The popular blend and taste of the product remains the same. Marlboro Touch also continues to be available in …