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Younger Germans Turn To Social Media For Product Information, Older Consumers To Leaflets

Advertising preferences differ significantly between generations in Germany, according to a recent consumer study by Simon-Kucher.

EXCLUSIVE: Retailers fear illicit tobacco is damaging c-stores’ reputation

The findings come from an exclusive Better Retailing Club Rewards survey

Ferrero to buy better-for-you breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth

The deal builds on the Luxembourg-based food giant's $3.1 billion acquisition of cereal maker WK Kellogg in 2025.

Screwfix names agency for PPC account

Screwfix has named Incubeta to its Pay per Click (PPC) account for the UK and Ireland, following a competitive multi-stage pitch process. The agency will be responsible for fully…

Government stops disposable BBQ sales due to heatwave

Government says disposable BBQs pose a “significant risk” to the public and environment during extreme heat

Smiths News set to offer toys and collectables for convenience stores

Retailers can buy stock 'little and often' with free delivery

EXCLUSIVE: Asda launches wholesale offer for independent retailers including new ‘Asda Convenience’ format

Trials of the partnership are underway with a convenience chain in the Glasgow area

Haypp calls for vape shop exemption from display rules

The government is consulting on proposals to keep all vaping and nicotine products out of sight in closed cabinets or behind shop counters

New tobacco and vape rules ‘should not burden retailers’

New guidance confirms that under-18 sales of all consumer nicotine products will be banned

£10 National Lottery Scratchcards return after seven years

£10 Scratchcards were previously withdrawn from sale due to concerns over problem gambling

Ice Cream Makers Bet Consumers Still Want Treats, Just Healthier Ones

Retailers warned over PayPoint barcode scam

Retailers in Hartlepool, Stockton and Redcar have already been hit by the scam