Talking Retail
Established in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors. Sister publication Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. Originally launched as Independent Grocer in 1981, the magazine changed its name to Independent Retail News in 1995. It provides must-have information that helps in the day-to-day running of stores and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news and product information. The publications are brought to you by Metropolis Business Media, which also runs a number of leading annual awards events including The Retail Industry Awards, The Quality Food Awards and The Quality Drinks Awards. These prestigious ceremonies recognize the top performers across both the independent and multiple sectors, and are judged by a highly respected and influential group of independent top industry judges. https://www.talkingretail.com/

Talking Retail's articles

  1. Trends & External Forces

Funding the vape war will cost £140m for an army of inspectors, says ACS

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to provide trading standards in England with £140m over the next five years to fund 400 enforcement officers, aimed at tackling the rising tide of illegal vape devices being distributed in England. Research released… This story continues at Funding the vape war will cost […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey

Mars Wrigley has launched Skittles Giants Gooey, the confectioner’s most ambitious new product development to date. Skittles Giants Gooey fill soft, fruity-flavoured giant candy with a gooey citrus core, “delivering a tangy hit of zestiness”. Alice Maramotti, Skittles senior brand manager, comments: “We have a track record… This story continues at Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Kikkoman fires up for BBQ season

Kikkoman is rolling out a programme of support for the summer months to demonstrate its commitment to remain front of mind as “the nation’s favourite soy sauce”. ​Under the tag line ‘Fire Up the Umami’ a dedicated BBQ themed neck hanger will appear on over… This story continues at Kikkoman fires up for BBQ season […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

New flavour for Carr’s Melts

Pladis presents new Caramelised Red Onion flavour to its Carr’s Melts range. With a chutney-inspired flavour baked in, the new launch sees these crisp wheaten biscuits infused with the sweet and smoky flavour of caramelised red onion. “We’re seeing consistently high demand for top-quality and… This story continues at New flavour for Carr’s Melts Or […]
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  1. Department & Category

Golden Wonder new Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack

Golden Wonder has added a new addition to its £1 PMP range with Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack A spokesperson for the company said: “For generations, Golden Wonder Transform-a-Snack has been the tasty snacks that allow you to build your own out-of-this-world car before experiencing a cosmic flavour journey and… This story continues at Golden Wonder new Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls for more police support

This week’s official figures showing a 37% increase in shoplifting in one year have reinforced demands for greater protection for retailers. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is among those that have called for more to be done. John Halliday, Bira’s marketing director, said: “The… This story continues at Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack promotion

Kettle Chips has announced its partnership with Virgin Experiences for an exclusive on-pack promotion. The partnership will offer consumers the chance to win Virgin Experience vouchers every hour and also include 20% off Virgin Experience purchases with every pack. Kettle Chips’ partnership will offer a… This story continues at Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack […]
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  1. Department & Category

Working lunch In focus: Food-to-go

Once again, lifestyles are changing. Workers are going back to the office, if not full-time then at least two or three days a week, which means popping out to the shops for a grab-and-go al fresco or ‘al desko’ lunch is back on the agenda.… This story continues at Working lunch In focus: Food-to-go Or […]
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  1. International

UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed by local authorities

Manchester and London are among the UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes, a freedom of information request to local authorities has revealed. The information request, put in by Vape Club, the online retailer, found more than 1.5 million illegal vapes were confiscated in 2023. Greater Manchester… This story continues at UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for spirits sales

Asda is running a trial of digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores, in partnership with Diageo. The screens allow customers to select from a larger choice of spirits, with the range increasing from 13 or 26 products to 50. The screens… This story continues at Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Mud House partners with Coolstays

Mud House is teaming up with Coolstays – the home of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide – to launch a new on-pack promotion. For five months fifteen Mud House shoppers will win a getaway, with an additional £1000… This story continues at Mud House partners with Coolstays Or […]
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  1. Department: Food

Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador

Country Choice, the provider of in-store bakery solutions for the convenience retail sector, has appointed its technical manager, Kerry Primarolo, as an ambassador for allergen awareness. Primarolo will be providing training to colleagues so that they can help customers to identify best practice in allergen… This story continues at Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador […]
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