Retail Insight

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Sweet Freedom achieves B Corp certification

2025-04-24T01:07:00+01:00

The female-founded and run company has scored 86.1 for this impressive milestone 

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Booker to host two drinks festivals full of exclusive deals and launches

2025-04-23T11:29:00+01:00

Wholesaler Booker is to host not one but two alcohol festivals this spring

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KP Snacks will be the official team partner of England Cricket

2025-04-23T10:53:00+01:00

KP Snacks is set to become the ’Official Team Partner’ of England Cricket and will feature on its shirts

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Lucky retailer wins a brand new Mini with JTI

2025-04-23T08:53:00+01:00

JTI has just announced the extremely lucky retailer winner of a Mini Cooper

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Seven things you need to know about Ice Cream

As the weather heats up, retailers will be looking to keep cool with more sales in the ice cream category

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