Encounter - The inside track for independent retailers. Brought to you in association with Nestlé Purina, Imperial Tobacco, Nestlé Confectionery UK and Carling.

Encounter is the vital communication link between retailers and the big manufacturers. Giving retailers the opportunity to get their voices and opinions heard, as well as the chance to learn about upcoming promotions and product launches.

We know that you are extremely busy people with little or no time to plough through pages of heavy and seriously long articles. So Encounter aims to provide you with bite-sized useful information that will help put money in your pockets, offer advice on how to run your business better - and even give you a laugh.