CTN World 2011
One Show that’s Simply out of this World
For retailers interested in developing their businesses, this year’s CTN World held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry was the place to be, with nearly 100 exhibitors unveiling special deals, new ideas and exciting opportunities.
Alongside show regulars such as Booker, Cadbury and Mars, there were more new companies than ever, including Britvic, Blakemore Lifestyle, Bank of England, Cashzone, Kerry Food’s, Hornby Hobbies, PJ Pets, The In Thing and Thorntons.
Dominating the centre of the show was a red London bus from which Mail Newspapers representatives handed out free pos packs and told visitors how they could get involved in their Flagship retailer scheme and their home news delivery promotion.
A popular attraction was the special magazine zone which brought together key publishers, distributors and wholesalers to show retailers new ways of increasing their sales and profits. New Newspro Pos was officially launched here while at the official NFRN Newspro stand members were able to see how they could develop the key newspaper and magazine categories in their shops.
Elsewhere the NFRN demonstrated the many ways it provides practical support and help to members, with stands dedicated to our Model Shop programme, Drinkslink, NFRN Direct and NFRN Credit Union.
Among the wealth of new products on display were Bulldog energy drinks from Sun Mart and a new slimline counter from Cuisine de France which provides retailers with a coffee and treat to go solution. Elsewhere on the show floor, Facewatch launched its innovative online crime reporting system, providing CCTV evidence and witness statements directly to the local police..
Technology and EPoS providers were out in force at the show while the new Ask the Experts zone gave visitors the chance to get their finance, legal, property and home news delivery questions resolved.
Meanwhile the audience at the popular business seminars heard new ways in which they could capitalise on next year’s Olympics, cut crime, make money from magazines, and ensure they were up to date with legislation surrounding the sale of alcohol.
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