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Batchelors teams up with DC for retailer Batman competition

Batchelors teams up with DC for retailer Batman competition

This January, Batchelors and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) are teaming up to launch an unmissable DC competition as part of their ongoing partnership to give back to convenience retailers. Encouraging Bestway and Unitas customers to "feed their inner Superhero", the brand is launching an exclusive competition, giving retailers the chance to win big.

In this special wholesaler incentive, Batchelors is giving back to Bestway and Unitas customers with the chance to win a Batman Experience. The Batman experience prize for two includes a trip to Paris with entry to the Batman escape room, return flights (economy standard) to Paris from select UK airports or, travel via train (economy standard) from London St Pancras (at the Promoter’s discretion), 4* hotel accommodation in La Vilette, and even a hop-on hop-off bus tour around the iconic city. To qualify, Unitas and Bestway customers simply need to purchase three cases of qualifying Batchelors products in depot, which include Batchelors Pasta N Sauce, Batchelors Super Rice and Batchelors Super Noodles, to be entered into the prize draw. Qualifying products are subject to availability.


“Batchelors is here to power up snack time and bring a whole new level of excitement!" said Kate Yateman-Smith, Brand Director for Quick Meals, Soups and Snacks at Premier Foods. "By teaming up with WBDGCP and our wholesale partners, we are thrilled to be giving back to wholesale customers - true heroes in their communities - through this promotion. It’s an opportunity to create buzz and celebrate the incredible role they play in bringing joy to their customers.”

The Wholesaler competition is running from 3 January to 27 February for Bestway customers and 6 January to 16 February for Unitas customers. T&Cs apply. For Bestway promotion T&Cs, visit: https://www.bestwaywholesale.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/bestway-bestway-batman-paris-trip-terms-conditions and for Unitas promotion T&Cs, visit: https://form.jotform.com/242892584209365

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