JTI is launching a limited edition pack design for cigarette brand Mayfair, which will be available nationally, in all channels, from the start of July for four weeks only.
Gary Rhodes named Malaysia Kitchen’s official ambassador at Taste of London 2011
20 June 2011
Gary Rhodes has been appointed as Malaysia Kitchen’s official ambassador at Taste of London 2011, where he will participate in the ongoing campaign to inform the British public about the unparalleled multi-cultural world of Malaysian cuisine and the unique potential of indigenous Malaysian food products.
Hancocks launches exclusive summer sweets
20 June 2011
Hancocks cash and carry is launching a range of four unique fun sweet tins, themed around the summer season.
Category Focus: Review of the Year 2008
8 December 2008
It’s been a busy year for product launches, on-pack promotions and major TV campaigns. TalkingRetail.com managing editor David Shrimpton looks back at some of the highlights of 2008.
Category Focus: Soft Drinks
24 November 2008
Soft drinks can help boost sales for retailers during the all-important Christmas period. In 2007, the market saw growth of 3.4% year-on-year in the 12 weeks to 30 December, says TNS, the market research firm.
Category Focus: Boxed Confectionery
21 November 2008
Boxed Confectionery is an important sales driver for retailers in the run-up to Christmas. Last year, 78% of consumers purchased some form of boxed chocolates in the 12 weeks ending 30 December, market research firm TNS says.
Category Focus: Christmas Gifting
10 November 2008
At Christmas, the larger manufacturers unveil their personal care gifting packs. According to TNS, average spending in the toiletries and cosmetics gift category rose from £19.67 in 2006 to £20.18 pre person in the three months until the end of 2007.
Category Focus: The Green Issue
22 September 2008
The environment – and more specifically what we are doing to help it – has in recent years grown ubiquitous. In fact, it has even become something of a cliché to mention all things green. It’s the trendy issue for the mainstream media to report on, easy in many ways for the public to understand.Category Focus: Batteries
5 September 2008
In the 12 months up until 15 June, the general purpose batteries market grew in volume and value, TNS Worldpanel says, but retailers have to ensure that the category is boosted all year round.Category Focus: Big Night In
26 August 2008
More consumers are beginning to purchase snacks to be eaten in the home environment, it appears. And if the latest TNS Worldpanel figures are to be believed, then retailers could take advantage of the trend by stocking such items in their stores – cross-selling may indeed be the most successful method to target this market. 
