11+ hour, 51+ min ago  (380+ words) By Tony Corbin in Featured, Industry News 8th April 2026 The'boards of the Co-op Group and'Southern Co-op have announced proposals to join forces to create a co-operative society with greater scale, resilience and impact for members, customers,'colleagues'and communities across the UK....

20+ hour ago  (172+ words) By David Shrimpton in Crisps & Snacks 8th April 2026 World foods brand Tropical Sun has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of a new 300g tub of Purple Sweet Potato Chips. Made from naturally purple-fleshed sweet potatoes, the crisps are said to…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (669+ words) By Tony Corbin in Featured, Industry News 8th April 2026 Over 3, 000 additional police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) have been put into neighbourhood roles in less than a year, as new figures reveal the government has hit this target 2 months…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (486+ words) By Staff Writer in Uncategorized 26th November 2025 UK shoppers are taking a hard line on price fairness, with new research from retail technology company Pricer showing that price consistency across channels is now a key driver of customer loyalty. The study…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (140+ words) By Editor in Uncategorized 1st October 2025 Best Use of Technology Angel Supermarket, Ilford, Essex Picking up the Best Use of Technology award for the second year in a row, Angel Supermarket once again wowed the judges with its innovation, ingenuity and…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (448+ words) By Tony Corbin in Uncategorized 7th April 2026 The Fed has joined forces with wholesaler Bestway for a promotion that it said will save its members hundreds of pounds while unlocking strong margin opportunities. The Bestway Voucher Book, which contains 40 deals and…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (12+ words) Rise in violent retail crime in UK linked to repeat offenders'Talking Retail...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (259+ words) By Staff Writer in Tobacco & next gen 2nd April 2026 Philip Morris has added a new range, Delia, to its growing portfolio of heated tobacco and zero-tobacco sticks compatible with its IQOS Iluma devices. Joining the existing Terea tobacco and Levia zero-tobacco…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (223+ words) By David Shrimpton in Tobacco & next gen 2nd April 2026 Imperial Brands is adding a new flavour to its Blu vape offering with the arrival of Sour Berry. Shirley Soccio, head of consumer marketing for the UK and Ireland at Imperial Brands,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (612+ words) By Tony Corbin in Industry News 2nd April 2026 Sixty thousand customers across the North of England participated in James Hall & Co's latest gamification campaign Spar Winter Wins " the highest number yet. In total, 32% of instant rewards issued during the 42-day campaign…...