All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 3
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Product NewsCarling to continue as Official Beer Partner of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup
Carling has extended its partnership as the official beer partner of both the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup, with the deal running until at least 2027
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
With a mountain of legislation hitting the category, big changes are coming for tobacco, vape and next gen sales
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Product NewsNomadic looks to innovate with Yogurt & Oat Bar
Nomadic is looking to kickstart a new category in chilled snacking with the launch of its Yogurt & Oat Bar
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Product NewsUnflavoured nicotine pouch launched by KLAR
Swedish nicotine brand KLAR has launched a new unflavoured nicotine pouch - BLANK
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NewsCrackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes leads to store closures
Trading Standards teams across the UK have cracked down on stores selling illicit tobacco and vape products
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NewsBAT and Channel Islands Co-op trial age estimation technology
British American Tobacco (BAT) has partnered with The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Limited (Channel Islands Coop) and digital identity solutions provider Yoti to introduce facial age estimation technology in Coop stores
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NewsWorld Mental Health Day: What resources are available?
To mark World Mental Health Day, industry charity GroceryAid has reminded the retail sector of the suite of support services available to them
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NewsCall for evidence on proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The government has launched a consultation on the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, appealing for evidence to help decide on the potential legislation
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Product NewsMOJU adds Honey Lemon variant to Immunity Blends portfolio
MOJU is expanding its Immunity Blends portfolio with the new Honey Lemon 420ml Dosing Bottle
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Product NewsJameson Ginger Ale & Lime returns with bigger can size
Jameson has relaunched its Ginger Ale & Lime ready-to-drink in a larger 330ml format
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Product NewsSpot Whiskey celebrates with limited edition Green Spot expression
Irish whiskey brand Spot Whiskey is celebrating 100 years of Green Spot with a limited-edition 10-year-old expression
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Product NewsPusser’s Rum sets sail with Night Watch to commemorate Trafalgar Day
Night Watch is crafted with Louisiana Blackstrap Molasses, prized as the finest in the world
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Product NewsCCEP partners with Wembley Stadium as official alcohol ready-to-drink supplier
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Limited alcohol ready-to-drink portfolio has secured a partnership with Wembley Stadium Connected by EE, becoming its official alcohol ready-to-drink (ARTD) supplier, and exclusive ARTD provider for the next five years
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NewsMajor illicit tobacco seizure carried out in Oxford
Trading Standards in Oxford have seized almost 20,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes and over 15kg of hand-rolling and waterpipe tobacco from retail premises
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Haven relaunch holiday park Nisa stores
Holiday park operator Haven has installed 11 new Nisa fascias across its estate as part of its extended partnership with Co-op Wholesale
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NewsGovernment called on to support Post Office stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to support local shops that host the majority of UK Post Offices, warning their future depends on the viability of convenience stores
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Christmas Confectionery
The Christmas confectionery market reached £853 million in 2024, up £88 million on the previous year, as retailers prepare their festive displays with sharing formats and gifting options taking priority
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NewsSales growth for Booker driven by core retail
Booker has increased the number of retail partners by 275 already this year
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NewsRoyal Mail invests £43.9m in Collect+ network
PayPoint and Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services have announced a £43.9m strategic investment in Collect+, with IDS taking a 49% stake in the parcel network valued at £90m
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NewsParfetts in talks to leave Unitas by end of 2026
Unitas Wholesale and Parfetts are in final talks on an agreement which will see the wholesaler leave the buying group at the end of 2026 as part of ambitious growth plans to reach £1bn turnover