David Shrimpton

London, United Kingdom

Editor at TalkingRetail

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Succession planning | Big story: Managing change

3 weeks ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

But while convenience retailers’ succession plans might not usually share the vicious in-fighting of Waystar Royco, that doesn’t mean handing a store from parent to child is without its shocks, financial or otherwise. Susan Connolly, the long-established Spar retailer who began shelf-stacking at one of her family’s Connolly Spars in Wiltshire when she was just six years old, had one such shock at the end of last year.
Amplify the positive | Editor's comment | Talking Retail

3 weeks ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

The initiative, which has been championed by Independent Retail News since early 2022, was founded by Birmingham woman Lynne Baird (pictured, right) in 2017, after her son Daniel was fatally stabbed on a night out in the city.
Last chance to enter the Retail Industry Awards 2025

3 weeks ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

If you can demonstrate excellence in retailing over the past 12 months, then now is your final chance to make sure your efforts get the recognition they deserve. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the Retail Industry Awards will take place on Tuesday 30 September at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
'Born to Mix' cocktail campaign for Absolut Vodka

3 weeks ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

The brand says the campaign is aimed at spotlighting “the powerful connection between dance and cocktails”. It features a film by music video director Henry Scholfield starring a group of energetic dancers representing a range of cocktails from a Cosmopolitan to a Bloody Mary and an Espresso Martini.
New look and flavours for Zyn nicotine pouches

3 weeks ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

The new flavours – Spearmint and Apple Mint – will also come in a new 1.5mg-strength pouch. The new design aims to reflect the brand’s “premium quality”, said PML, with clearer labelling to help users navigate the different strengths and pouch formats. The Zyn portfolio now includes the extra-low 1.5mg strength, which is signposted with a gold flash on the label.
Bacardi brings Breezer back to the UK

1 month ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

in Alcohol The Bacardi Breezer is set to return to the UK in time for the summer, in response to what the brand says is “strong demand from a new generation of consumers for RTDs with a fruit-forward taste”. The new drink will feature three flavours: Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon.
Cold comforts | In focus: Beer and cider

1 month ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

Barbecues, al fresco dining, social get-togethers and longer evenings all help supercharge demand for refreshing lagers, beers and ice-cold cider during the late spring and summer period. But what are the trends to look out for, and how can you make the most of the opportunity? Core rangeWhen it comes to cider, the key for independent retailers, says Alexander Wilson, category and commercial strategy director at Heineken UK, is to focus on the big names.
New SKE vape range: more details revealed

1 month ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

The range includes eight new devices spanning pod systems, refillables and advanced reusables. The SKE Bar – a new pre-filled pod system with same flavour profile as the SKE Crystal Bar – is out now, as is the SKE 600 Pro. The new products include a refreshed logo design on-pack to help differentiate them from the old disposable devices. They were unveiled during the Vaper Expo show in Birmingham this weekend.
Vape brand SKE unveils new line-up ahead of disposables ban

1 month ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

The best-selling vape brand in ‘impulse’ stores over the past year, according to NIQ data, SKE’s new range includes the new SKE Bar, a refillable and rechargeable version of its most-popular line. It will be available in a variety of flavours, including Watermelon Ice, Berry Ice and Lemon & Lime, currently the brand’s most popular flavour. Each bar features a mesh coil, contains 20mg of nicotine per ml and delivers up to 600 puffs. E-liquid capacity is 2ml.
A healthier Lifestyle | Big interview: Jason Wouhra

1 month ago | talkingretail.com | David Shrimpton

But after the merger of Landmark and the Today’s Group to form Unitas in 2018, the combined buying group eventually decided to focus its efforts on supporting its member wholesalers, while direct responsibility for running the symbol groups (also including Day-Today and Today’s) was passed on to its members around the UK.