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INDUSTRY NEWS

Repeat illegal tobacco offenders found in Keighley and Ilkley

Jun 1, 2026 Industry News

Operation finds 79% of independent tobacco retailers visited selling illegal tobacco in Keighley and Ilkley[1] 64% of stores found to be selling illegal tobacco in 2026, were reported…

Retail Staff Need Greater Protection and Support Amid Rising Abuse and Theft, Says Quail Digital CEO

May 30, 2026

Weak sentiment and cool weather slow post-Easter growth ahead of potential World Cup uplift

May 27, 2026

McVitie’s launches iconic collaboration between Jaffa Cakes and Digestives

May 26, 2026

Winner Sunday Times Best Place to Work

May 26, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

MEET THE MARKETER

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

CATEGORY REPORTS

On the move – Consumers are snacking while out and about

Apr 10, 2024 Category Reports

The days of the traditional three meals a day have gone and snacking occasions are on the rise. Many people are back in the office at least 2…

Coffee keeps growing – Consumers are demanding high quality coffee in a range of formats

Apr 10, 2024

Adding value – PMPs give convenience shoppers a point of difference they can’t get from the multiples

Mar 22, 2024

Ice cool profits – Ice cream and frozen food are a vital sales boost for wholesalers

Mar 22, 2024

Affordable luxuries – The biscuits and cakes categories have withstood the cost-of-living crisis

Mar 21, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Barr swings into summer with Sony pictures’ ‘Spider-Man™: Brand New Day’ on-pack promotion across 4.4 million packs

Jun 19, 2026 Soft Drinks

Shoppers can win an epic holiday adventure to New York as Barr Family collaborates with one of the world’s biggest film franchises Barr, a top three S&I carbonates…

Energise shoppers with Rubicon RAW £1 PMP and awareness driving summer campaign

Jun 19, 2026

Pringles signs Jordan Pickford and John McGinn to turn football rivalry into a sharing occasion

Jun 19, 2026

Indian food brand ‘Mother’s Recipe’ set to spice up mealtimes with biggest ever UK range!

Jun 18, 2026

Sicilia DOC launches UK campaign under new presidency

Jun 18, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Vape Dinner Lady Launches Two New Additions To Autumn Winter Line Up

Dec 11, 2019 Tobacco & Accessories

Vape Dinner Lady is proud to announce the launch of two new premium e-liquids. New for 2019/20, the company is extending its autumn winter line-up by introducing Blue…

Indies and symbols still to realise vaping potential despite 26% year on year category growth.

Nov 27, 2019

Vape Dinner Lady launches new tobacco range

Nov 25, 2019

Award-winning Vape Dinner Lady appoints new Marketing Chief

Nov 16, 2019

Riverstone Launches Industry First with New Combi Pouch

Nov 12, 2019

NON - FOOD

Mars Petcare to Drive Seasonal Sales with Festive Additions

Oct 6, 2020 Pet Care

Mars Petcare is set to entice more shoppers to the petcare category this Christmas by introducing a selection of new products to its seasonal range from October. Spanning…

Purina to introduce world-first recyclable retort pouch for wet pet food

Sep 29, 2020

Persil Moves to 100% Recyclable Bottles and New Liquid Formulation with Plant Based Stain Remover

Sep 11, 2020

Travel Blue, The Leading Global Travel Accessories Company to launch new Hygiene Range

Sep 8, 2020

Kleenex® Removes the Plastic Opening from all its Tissue Boxes

Jul 1, 2020

WAREHOUSE

Making light work of small spaces

Jan 18, 2024 The Warehouse

World-renowned tool manufacturer finds perfect partner in new fleet from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Warehouse space is always a premium, and no company understands that more than global manufacturer…

Aluminum foils

Jan 15, 2024

Kite Packaging Expands Strapping Range

Jan 15, 2024

Union Industries blows away competition with use of virtual reality configurator

Jan 13, 2024

Navigating Legalities – A Comprehensive Guide for Wholesale Businesses

Jan 4, 2024

SPAR sponsors Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together Yorkshire Three Peaks trek

Zero Carbon Forum expands industry collaboration into the supply chain with Sysco GB

Caterforce unveils refreshed brand identity

Kitwave continues foodservice growth with Charles Saunders acquisition

Bestway Wholesale invests in peak summer trading with integrated campaign to help independent retailers maximise seasonal sales

INDUSTRY NEWS

Repeat illegal tobacco offenders found in Keighley and Ilkley

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

MEET THE MARKETER

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

CATEGORY REPORTS

On the move – Consumers are snacking while out and about

FOOD & DRINK

Barr swings into summer with Sony pictures’ ‘Spider-Man™: Brand New Day’ on-pack promotion across 4.4 million packs

TOBACCO & VAPING

Vape Dinner Lady Launches Two New Additions To Autumn Winter Line Up

NON - FOOD

Mars Petcare to Drive Seasonal Sales with Festive Additions

WAREHOUSE

Making light work of small spaces

JULY Digital Edition – VAT cut demand

Recent News

Kocktail set to elevate RTD category with premium new Glass launch

Giving shoppers more reasons to buy this Christmas – Mars Wrigley unveils three new launches

Fresh Direct Strengthens Commitment to British Produce with Renewed Support for Love British Food

Cafédirect unveils its biggest out-of-Home refresh yet

SPAR sponsors Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together Yorkshire Three Peaks trek

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Fresh Direct Strengthens Commitment to British Produce with Renewed Support for Love British Food