Page 6 - Newsbites March 2019

NPD has also been helping sales in the other categories. Our other major launch has been Snickers Peanut butter protein bar, a limited edition which will see a quarter of a million bars sold in the specialist sports market. • Costco have agreed a trial on the Vileda Spin Mop in 10 depots between March and June. If successful this will turn into an ongoing listing. GSK • Opening Piriteze orders of 1,500 cases were delivered into Iceland Supermarkets, going into 800 stores. • Piriteze Clip-strips were also confirmed as part of the national “RED STAND” promotion across Spar stores in March NIVEA • Incremental £150k of Nivea Q10 Power sold • Both Male & Female Travel Packs listed in Booths for the first time from March onwards. RB • Secured £400k of orders across the range for the February Spring Fair Event with Sian Trading, Clear Value Trading, EFG, Regal Wholesale, Neilds on Demand and Intermark Q2 Areas of Focus • Close down 2018 accruals • Back to Basics - Focus on Forecasting ahead of Brexit • Deliver all forecasted Allergy & Sun Cream Activity • Review Slow Moving Lines The spreads team have had a great result with a line developed for Costco, a 910 gram pack of M&M crispy now featured in all their depots with great pallet execution. Milk sales are also ahead of budget with the new 702ml now on promotion in Booker. Healthcare & Household Highlights FHP • Marigolds secured front of store across the Iceland Supermarket Estate in February as part of their “Spring Clean” fixture. 6