Spar UK will highlighting its most recent retailer recruitment opportunity, designed to encourage forward thinking independent retailers to join Spar at an upcoming industry event. The symbol group is offering independent retailers from England, Scotland and Wales, who join Spar, £100,000 worth of free stock… This story continues at Spar UK activates new retailer recruitment incentive Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Quaker Oats is expanding its Protein range with the introduction of a new Peanut Butter flavour. Divesh Parmar, Quaker UK general manager at PepsiCo, said: “Protein porridge is undergoing a huge perception change. Having become more mainstream, it’s no longer just for shoppers looking to… This story continues at Quaker Oats expands protein range Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled Chupa Chups Flavour Playlist XXL – a fusion of five flavours in one lollipop. Available in all channels from May, for RRP 50p, Flavour Playlist XXL offers a medley of Cola, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, with Strawberry bubble-gum at its core.… This story continues at Chupa Chups launches new Flavour Playlist XXL Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

As the evenings gradually get lighter, it’s a signal that the barbecue season is almost upon us. Eating and drinking al fresco after the dark months of winter is a real sales stimulator. Added to that, shoppers have cut down on eating out and made… This story continues at Barbie World | In focus: Summer food and drink Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Tropicana has launched its second campaign under the ‘It’s That Juice’ platform, which highlights the concept that ‘the things that make you shine brighter is what’s on the inside’. The £3.5m ‘Not all oranges are the same’ campaign continues to ground itself in the brand’s philosophy… This story continues at Tropicana launches second campaign Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Pladis is encouraging shoppers to join Jacob’s in contributing towards raising £50,000 for the Trussell Trust by donating 5p per pack across its entire portfolio. Jacob’s will be donating 5p per pack across its entire portfolio to the Trussell Trust in order to help the… This story continues at Jacob’s donates 5p per pack to the Trussell Trust Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Strings & Things is launching a seven-figure campaign, including a collaboration with Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment’s upcoming animated family comedy The Garfield Movie. Strings & Things brand Cheestrings, has joined forces with The Garfield Movie to run an exclusive on-pack competition. A range of prizes are… This story continues at Strings & Things new campaign and collaboration with The Garfield Movie Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Following a survey of its members, Retail NI launched a comprehensive action plan to tackle crime against its members at the NI Assembly. The justice minister Naomi Long and deputy chief constable Chris Todd were keynote speakers at the event. The report entitled ‘Working Together’ includes… This story continues at Retail NI launches action plan to tackle crime Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Saputo Dairy’s dairy-free brand Vitalite UK, has partnered with training provider The Allergy Badge to campaign for better industry awareness of food allergies as it unveils a package of free support for retailers. The dairy-free spread has undertaken new research to shine a light on… This story continues at Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy awareness Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

EPOS technology company, Madic UK, has partnered with the operator of The National Lottery, Allwyn, to integrate The National Lottery into its next generation EPOS solution, evoPOS. The two companies are jointly launching a prototype of the National Lottery-integrated EPOS technology at the National Convenience… This story continues at Allwyn launches prototype of new National Lottery-integrated EPOS software Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more