Majestic Wines divestment could see sale of all stores
Majestic Wines, which announced a rebrand as Naked Wines last month, is exploring the option of selling all of its stores, reports said.
The leading...
Kraft Heinz brings in AB InBev executive as new CEO
Kraft Heinz announced Monday (22 April) that it will replace its chief executive as the US food giant tries to pivot from recent setbacks, including a...
Tobacco track and trace application process begins
Application window for tobacco track and trace codes has opened today (23 April) for large retailers. The process will be open to all retailers...
Carriage charges: Petition handed to Menzies
NFRN has handed over around 1,000 petition cards to Menzies Distribution, emphasizing that independent news retailers have had enough of punishing carriage charges and...
Retail sales surge in March despite Brexit uncertainty
British retail sales rose far more than expected in March, official data showed Thursday (18 April), despite political uncertainty over Brexit and turmoil for department...
Over 80 percent shoppers want ‘drastic changes’ to food and drink packaging
Consumer attitudes towards plastic waste is getting stronger, particularly on food and drink products and manufacturers, reveals a new research.
In a survey by retail...
Pernod Ricard acquires Italian gin brand Malfy
Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of Italian super-premium gin brand Malfy from New York-based Biggar & Leith.
Each gin in the Malfy range is distilled...
Costcutter begins trial of expanded shopper insights programme
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) will begin the trial of the new phase of its shopper insights programme Shopper First: Drive Five to Thrive.
Launched at CSG’s...
FSA warns of food hygiene rating scam
Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged retailers and food businesses to be vigilant in light of a food hygiene rating scam reported in England...
SWA to organise Producers’ Exhibition as part of annual conference
Scottish Wholesale Association has announced a Producers’ Exhibition as part of its 2019 annual conference initiative Keeping Scotland Local.
The exhibition will be organised in...