PMPs and wholesaler support for Zip firelighters
SHS Sales & Marketing, which distributes Zip firelighters and wrapped firelogs on behalf of manufacturer Standard Brands, is urging the trade to stock up as wintry weather is forecast for the next […]
Death of former SPAR managing director John Irish
John Irish CBE, who was managing director of SPAR UK from 1981 to 1994, has died at the age of 84, after being diagnosed with cancer in the autumn last […]
Maynards and Bassetts join forces to reinvigorate adult candy
Mondelez International is relaunching Maynards and Bassetts products under the ‘masterbrand’ Maynards Bassetts, with the aim of “reawakening adults’ desire for candy products with a little light-hearted silliness”. The portfolio of classic British […]
Landmark launches its biggest-ever £1 promotion
Landmark Wholesale is to launch a ‘£1 Attack’ promotion on Monday 25 January. The activity, which runs until 13 February, features more than 100 best-selling branded products priced at £1, including Tango, […]
Sales and profits dip for Bestway’s C&C/wholesale business
A “busy and challenging” time for Bestway Group saw pre-tax profit for the C&C/wholesale business in the year to 30 June 2015 dip from £49.2 million to £44.6 million on […]
Today’s managing director Bill Laird dies aged 54
Following a long battle with cancer, Today’s Group managing director Bill Laird, 54, has passed away. With an inscrutable face that hid a wicked sense of humour, Laird (pictured) joined what […]
Merchandising with…KP Snacks
Matt Collins (pictured), trading controller – convenience at KP Snacks, suggests how wholesalers can make the most of the crisps, snacks & nuts category in 2016. What are the key […]
East End Foods launches authentic Indian beers
East End Foods, the Landmark Wholesale ethnic foods specialist with a turnover of more than £180 million, has launched two Indian bottled beers: Himalayan Monkey and Shimla. Commercial director Paul […]
Glacéau smartwater unveils ‘Hit the Bottle’ campaign
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new campaign for glacéau smartwater to tap into the ‘dry January’ trend. Based on the slogan ‘Going dry this January?’, the initiative champions those choosing to […]
Butterkist Yogurt Coated Popcorn coming soon
Tangerine Confectionery has set its sights on revolutionising the popcorn market with the launch of Butterkist Yogurt Coated Popcorn. Rolling out in late January, the new recipe captures the consumer […]
Walkers Squares now available in 50p PMPs
Stockists of Walkers Squares can now get their hands on 50p price-marked bags, brand owner PepsiCo has announced. In independents and symbol stores, the top 12 best-selling £1 PMPs account […]
Round-pound price mechanic added to Grace Aloe Vera Drinks range
Grace Foods has set its sights on accelerating growth across its Grace Aloe Vera Drinks range by adding a £1 price flash on Original, Strawberry, Mango and Peach variants. Available […]
