PGMA

11/08/2026

Balancing a busy summer inventory requires careful stock management. PGMA provides independent retailers with a structured Buy Now, Pay Later payment process to help align your ordering cycles.

Receive your goods, review a single consolidated weekly statement, and settle via direct debit 7 days later, offering up to 21 days of credit on deliveries.

🌐 View our membership benefits: pgma.co.uk/benefits

06/08/2026

Keep track of your summer stock levels. 📱🚛

When seasonal products move quickly, simple replenishment is key. PGMA’s simplified ordering app allows you to place direct-to-store orders from a mobile, tablet, or PC whenever you have a connection.

Our central warehouse distribution services offer flexible delivery frequencies to help you manage your shelf space throughout the summer.

📥 Email [email protected] to learn more about our ordering system.

03/08/2026

Your customers will love these! 🍬✨

Bobby’s Foods has introduced a brand-new look and taste for their popular bagged sweets range. Featuring 24 varieties at an accessible £1.25 price point, it’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your shelves!

Our PGMA membership gives independent retailers fast, easy access to high-demand stock and great supplier offers like this latest range from Bobby's Foods.

Give your sweet section a fresh upgrade. Join us today! https://www.pgma.co.uk/join-us

28/07/2026

When the sun comes out, shoppers head to their local convenience store for BBQ essentials. As a PGMA member, you get direct access to the Co-op Own Label range across fresh, frozen, and ambient lines. 🌭🔥

Give your shelves a quality option with premium burgers, sausages, fresh buns, and sides at competitive prices.

📈 Explore all the benefits of becoming a PGMA member on our website: https://www.pgma.co.uk/

23/07/2026

It is an incredible moment for Glasgow as the city welcomes 3,000 athletes across 10 sports. We are so proud to see the local community come together to support such a fantastic event and showcase the very best of Scotland to the world.

Let’s get behind our athletes, good luck to everyone competing, and especially to Team Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

19/07/2026

⚽ It's World Cup Final day!

With kick-off fast approaching, now's the perfect time to make sure your shelves are stocked with all the match day essentials. From chilled soft drinks and beers to pizzas, snacks and sweet treats, fans will be looking to grab everything they need before the game.

Need help keeping up with demand for future sporting events? Get in touch to see how we can support your business: https://www.pgma.co.uk/benefits

FIFA | FIFA World Cup

16/07/2026

Planning ahead for the next seasonal shift. 🎒✏️

The end of the month marks the beginning of the Back to School preparation period. Lunchbox options, juice boxes, and breakfast items will soon become a core focus for convenience stores.

PGMA’s Seasonal Planning Service provides marketing templates and resources to help you map out your shop floor transitions ahead of time.

🤝 Learn more about our seasonal support at https://www.pgma.co.uk/

15/07/2026

♻️ New Deposit Return Scheme updates from Exchange For Change

Exchange for Change has shared its latest update, with more information to help retailers prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme ahead of its launch in October 2027.

Some of the key updates include:
🔹 Expanded exemption criteria for eligible retailers.
🔹£60 million in grant funding to help smaller independent stores install Reverse Vending Machines.
🔹Confirmation of Return Handling Fees.
🔹Further guidance on barcode changes for in-scope drinks containers.

If you're an independent retailer, it's worth taking a few minutes to read through the latest guidance and see what it could mean for your business.

Read the full update here:

Welcome to the latest edition of the Exchange For Change newsletter This month marked another significant milestone as we laid out our package of targeted support for retailers, including extended exemption criteria and grant funding for small, independent stores. These announcements, alongside last...

08/07/2026

Your customers will be craving these! ☀️🍧

These Bobby's Sour Snappers are the ultimate cool-down treat. With the sour confectionery market now worth a massive £171m and growing 4.5x faster than the total market, it’s a proven trend that aligns perfectly with what summer shoppers are looking for! 💥

PGMA membership gives independent retailers fast, easy access to high-demand seasonal stock like these refreshing treats from suppliers like Bobby's Foods.

Stock up for summer. Become a PGMA member today! https://www.pgma.co.uk/join-us

06/07/2026

Streamline your supply chain with PGMA. 🚛

Why juggle multiple suppliers when you can have it all in one place? From flexible delivery schedules to an intuitive ordering platform, we help independent retailers save both time and money.

Cut out the complexity and gain the competitive edge your store deserves.

Become a member: https://www.pgma.co.uk/join-us