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Supplier Updates & Information

This page is dedicated to supplier information during COVID-19 throughout the United Kingdom. The NFRN are here to help and will provide regular updates and information for members on this page.

Federation’s Elite Partners Reiterate Their Commitment To Members

Our elite partners will be working tirelessly to help you to remain open for business over the coming weeks. Read below to find out how to get in touch

Nestle

Nestlé’s Wholesale & Convenience Team cover many iconic brands, including Nescafé, Maggi, Carnation and Nesquik. Our key focus this year is winning in drinks-to-go, with our exciting relaunch of Nescafé Azera Nitro cold coffee and the launch of Nesquik Ready To Drink. Look out for news on these products! T: 07884 547511 E: daisythompson@uk.nestle.com www.nescafe.com/

Post Office

Post Office offers market-leading products and services in mail, banking, bill payments and foreign exchange. Running a Post Office brings all kinds of people into your retail store from parents paying their utility bills to small business owners paying in cash, and from online traders posting parcels to holidaymakers collecting their travel money. You become the shop, the bank and the Post Office in your community. T: 03333 455560 E: nd.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk www.runapostoffice.co.uk

Mail Newspaper

Mail Newspapers is delighted to continue its Elite Partnership with the NFRN, working with members to maintain a successful independent news category through trade events and initiatives, such as our sponsorship of the Newsagent of the Month and Newsagent of the Year awards. T: 0345 071 2720 E: myretailmatters@mailnewspapers.co.uk www.myretailmatters.co.uk

Reach

The UK’s largest commercial news publisher, with over 150 titles including the Mirror, Express, Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo, as well as magazines OK! and New! Reach understands the importance and value of home news delivery (HND), working tirelessly at industry level and directly with the NFRN on projects to help build and support new and existing distribution services. E: john.howard@reachplc.com

Panini

At Panini we only have the biggest and best trading card and sticker collections and are proud to be an Elite Partner of the biggest independent retail group in the world. For stock and for marketing materials please contact NFRN Connect. T: NFRN Connect on 0800 121 6376 E: connect@nfrn.org.uk

Nisa

With more than 40 years’ experience helping to build thriving independent businesses, Nisa is the name that retailers trust. Our award winning delivery network, averaging 98 per cent availability, extensive product range and strong own-label brand – including over 2,000 Co-op own brand products – means that our partners enjoy unrivalled service and support. T: 0800 542 7490 www.join-nisa.co.uk

Newtrade Media

Newtrade Media is the go-to source of information for independent retailers. Our print publications, RN, Retail Express, Vape Retailer and The Retail Success Handbook are filled with advice from the shop floor, exclusive news and industry insights that will help you grow your sales and profits. T: 020 7689 3384 www.betterretailing.com

Payzone

Payzone enables retailers to offer a wide range of services to their customers. From making gas, electric and water bill payments, toppingup their phones, bus and railcards to collecting parcels. With suppliers such as British Gas, Eon, and EE, retailers can increase the footfall to their store by becoming a one-stop-shop within their community. T: 0800 0569597 E: nfrn@pzbp.co.uk www.payzone.co.uk/retailers/

Philip Morris Limited

At Philip Morris Limited (PML) we have a smoke-free-vision, and you are part of it. To make the most of what we are offering during the menthol cigarette ban, register at www.menthol-ban-retail. co.uk. By registering, you can get the latest updates on selling our IQOS Menthol Kits, understand the impact on your business and also benefit from our free of charge menthol cigarette buy-back scheme. Join us in creating a smoke free future. www.menthol-ban-retail.co.uk

The Retail Mutual

The Retail Mutual has been collaborating with the NFRN for over 20 years to provide independent retailers with an alternative to insurance. Founded by retailers for retailers, we are dedicated to protecting you and your business. We also offer an extended portfolio of products to protect your home, your family, your staff and any landlord properties you may have. T: 0333 2127 263 E: info@theretailmutual.com www.theretailmutual.com

Camelot

As the operator of The National Lottery, we are a company like no other – a commercial organisation that raises billions of pounds every year for the public good. Our overall objective is to maximise returns to Good Causes through selling National Lottery products in an efficient and socially-responsible way. T: 0800 840 5060 www.retailerhub.co.uk

Boost

Trading in energy, sports, protein and now chilled coffee soft drinks, Boost is still the only functional drinks brand that exclusively serves the independent convenience channel. Boost also boast one of the fastest selling Soft Drinks and is one of only three energy brands in volume growth YOY in wholesale. E: info@boostdrinks.com T: 0113 240 3666 www.boostdrinks.com/trade.

The Telegraph

Our subscriber first strategy provides a fantastic opportunity to work together to drive further value for your business and real value back to the customer through working together to sell print subscriptions. NFRN members have already earned over £20,000 converting Telegraph customers to subscriptions. T: NFRN Connect on 0800 121 6376 E: retailsupport@telegraph.co.uk www.telegraph.co.uk

Booker

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler with branches nationwide and are proud to serve Premier, Londis, Budgens and Family Shopper retailers. Booker’s commitment to customers is to improve choice, price and service to help them drive footfall, sales and profits in their business. Find your local branch on their website www.booker.co.uk.