REL Field Marketing UK is now part of Smollan

REL Field Marketing (UK) was a leading field marketing and retail execution agency operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The business specialised in in-store activation, merchandising, and shopper engagement for major brands and retailers. REL is now part of Smollan, a global retail solutions company operating in over 60 countries. Its capabilities, teams, and client relationships have been fully integrated into Smollan’s UK and Ireland operations.

What REL Field Marketing was known for

  • Field marketing and retail execution programmes
  • In-store merchandising and compliance
  • Shopper and brand activation campaigns
  • Sales enablement and retail support teams
  • Working with leading FMCG and retail brands

These capabilities now form part of Smollan’s broader retail execution and data-led service offering.

Smollan integrated REL Field Marketing UK and Ireland as part of its strategy to strengthen retail execution and field marketing capabilities across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe.

Company integrated
REL Field Marketing UK
Current entity
Smollan UK
Markets
United Kingdom and Ireland
Integration date
21 January 2026

REL’s operations, teams, and services are now supported by Smollan’s global infrastructure, technology, and international expertise.

What this means for clients

Clients continue to receive the same core services previously delivered by REL, now enhanced by

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Access to Smollan’s global network

Data-driven retail and reporting capabilities

Expanded service offering across markets

Integrated technology and execution systems

REL Capabilities, now unified under Smollan  

The integration ensures continuity of REL’s services within Smollan’s broader offering:

Field Sales and Merchandising is now
Smollan Sales & Merchandising Services
  • Channel & Category Strategy
  • In-Store Optimisation
  • Retail Operations
Retail Sampling is now
Smollan Experiential Services – Demonstration & Sampling
  • Increasing awareness of sales
  • Showcasing key product features and benefits
  • Building brand visibility and relationships
  • Differentiating products 
Brand Ambassadors is now
Smollan Experiential Services – Brand Ambassadors
  • Custodian of brand partner values
  • Influencing purchasing decisions
  • Consumer & retailer education
Branded Events  is now
Smollan Experiential Services – Events
  • Creative feelgood delivery
  • Multi-sensory consumer interaction
  • Delivering repeat purchases & brand loyalty
  • Retail Operations
Business Intelligence and Insights is now
Smollan Data & Technology Services – Insight Platforms & Operations Enablement
  • Retail optimisation
  • Data Management

Smollan in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Smollan operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of its European retail solutions network.

The region plays a key role in supporting multinational brands with consistent retail execution, local expertise, and scalable delivery across channels.

ABOUT SMOLLAN

Smollan is a global retail solutions company providing field marketing, retail execution, and brand activation services.

Operating in over 60 countries, Smollan supports leading brands and retailers through data-led, technology-enabled solutions that improve in-store presence, shopper engagement, and sales performance.

Find out more

90,000+ passionate Smollan people representing your business at the point of purchase.

Our scale means more people to help you win. It’s engaged, capable talent, passionate about making an impact, that makes the Smollan difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

REL Field Marketing UK has been fully integrated into Smollan and now operates as part of Smollan’s UK and Ireland business.
REL no longer operates as a standalone brand. Its services and teams continue under Smollan.
REL Field Marketing UK is part of Smollan, a global retail solutions company.
REL was known for field marketing, retail execution, merchandising, and in-store activation across the UK and Ireland.
Smollan provides retail execution, merchandising, field marketing, and shopper engagement services, supported by global infrastructure and data capabilities.
No. Clients continue to receive the same services, now enhanced by Smollan’s scale and capabilities.
Smollan operates globally across 60+ countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, and other international markets.