Talking Retail: Grocery & product news for independent retailers
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6 days ago · 8th November 2024 Industry News. Hundreds of thousands of pounds owed by news wholesalers to its members has been recovered by the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) in 2024. The Fed’s latest figures show that £187,130 has been recovered in missing credits, missing vouchers and recharges, as well as money saved through waived ...
What’s in store for 2024? | Big story: Retail predictions (part 1)
Jan 19, 2024 · A further economic challenge will come from changes within the tobacco and vaping categories, predict the experts. Ian Taylor, retail director at Spar UK, says: “A decline in tobacco sales and possible changes to vape legislation could change the success of the category.”. Annan adds: “Vaping is providing 50% of many retailers’ store ...
Advice - Talking Retail
1st November 2024 Category Management. The past couple of years have proved a boom time for the frozen category, with sales across the total grocery sector up by 7.7%, according to market analyst Kantar. Although sales in convenience stores have fallen back from their peak, pizza (up 7.9%) and ice-cream (up 7.6%) are both per….
Independent Retail News Magazine ::Talking Retail
Independent Retail News, sister magazine to TalkingRetail, is a monthly magazine written exclusively for owners and proprietors of independent grocery outlets in the UK who have fewer than ten stores. Originally launched as Independent Grocer in 1981, the magazine changed its name to Independent Retail News in 1995.
Grocery - Talking Retail
Nov 5, 2024 · 3rd October 2024 Grocery. Freja Foods has launched new beef and chicken stock cubes that claim to be an all-natural alternative to other stocks on the market. Ed Armitage, co-founder, Freja, explains: “High in protein, packed with collagen, and nutrient-rich, the delicious Instant Bone Broth, which comes in Beef and Chicken flavours, is ideal….
Special Reports - Talking Retail
Sep 6, 2024 · 5th April 2024 Featured, Special Reports. Soaring levels of retail crime are having a huge impact on the mental health of independent store owners, according to an exclusive poll carried out by Independent Retail News. Our survey of 100 retailers found many suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ...
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Designed with retail professionals in mind, it includes three theatres of educational content, as well as a world-class exhibition featuring plant-based products and solutions from around the world. Taking place under one roof for two days at ExCeL London on 13-14th November 2024. Attend for free by registering today.
Product News - Talking Retail
3 days ago · Country Choice, the supplier of in-store bakery and retail foodservice products, has launched its festive range, featuring five new products. They include the Savour It Brie & Cranberry Ciabatta (RRP £5.25), which features Brie and cranberry sauce with port, while the Brie, Port & Cranberry Turnover (RRP £2.45) is filled….
Podcasts - Talking Retail
Oct 22, 2024 · The second Talking Retail 'Prodcast' features content & community editor Johanna Thomson, with a little assistance from digital editor Tony Corbin, commenting on some of the products landing in stores, including Heinz teaming up with Walkers crisps and the new sour trends in sugar confectionery.